Class Ring (Keppel, 2009) TB HM AM

Class Ring is a tall bearded iris introduced by Keith Keppel in 2009, growing about 36 inches tall and blooming early to midseason. The standards are a deep burgundy red, standing above falls that open creamy white with a broad burgundy red band around the edge. The hafts show deeper red shading near the center, creating a striking contrast between the bright white ground and the dark rim. Marigold orange beards sit at the center of the bloom and add a warm accent. Class Ring was bred from ('Palace Gossip' x 'Spice Lord') crossed with I've Got Rhythm and earned the Honorable Mention in 2012 and the Award of Merit in 2014.