Pep Rally (Joseph Ghio, 2007) is a remarkable tall bearded iris that commands attention with its bold, color-forward presence. Reaching 34″ (86 cm) and blooming very early to early, this cultivar features solid mahogany-violet red standards and falls with a cream base, dramatically lined and dotted in matching mahogany-violet red, finished with a luminous crystal hairline edge. The ochre beards and luminata pattern add a painterly, gallery-worthy touch. With its pedigree from Entangled, Palm Reader, Feelings, and Bubble Bubble, Pep Rally is a medal-worthy, exhibition-grade iris—perfect as a landscape centerpiece or collector’s highlight. Honored with an AIS Honorable Mention in 2010. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm.Attributes: Edge Trim, SpeckledAwards: Honorable Mention
