Ovation Tall Bearded Iris: Tompkins' Standing Ovation

Ovation Tall Bearded Iris

Registered in 1969 by hybridizer Tompkins, Ovation is a classic tall bearded iris that has earned applause from gardeners for over five decades. This Iris germanica cultivar from the Iridaceae family delivers a performance worthy of its name.

Cultivar Details

Ovation represents the golden age of American iris breeding in the 1960s. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its garden reliability and beautiful form. As a historic cultivar, it may have slightly smaller flowers than modern hybrids but makes up for it with charm and vigor.