Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Cocoa Pink': Niswonger's 1997 Sweet Treat

'Cocoa Pink' is a standard dwarf bearded iris (SDB) hybridized by Niswonger and registered in 1997. The delicious name combines the warmth of cocoa with the softness of pink, suggesting a lovely blended tone in a compact, early-blooming package.

Cultivar Details

• Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
• Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
• Cultivar: Cocoa Pink
• Hybridizer: Niswonger
• Registration Year: 1997

Niswonger has contributed many fine median irises. 'Cocoa Pink' likely exhibits the charming, rounded form and proportionate flowers that make SDBs so endearing, with a color combination that bridges the gap between the brown and pink color classes.