David's Iris Garden

David's Iris Garden Thank you everyone for following my progress as a grower/hybridizer here! As an artist, this has been my focus and inspiration for several years. germanica.

My very first iris introductions in 2025 are now available. See my STORE for Iris/Art @ DavidsIrisGarden.com The vision is to one day have an Iris Farm in good ol' North Eastern Ohio. Seeds have literally been sown, and the plan is currently in germination mode. A few years back a birthday gift from my mother-in-law given to my wife became my passion/obsession. Exactly eight iris rhizomes arrived

in the summer of 2013, that were dutifully planted. They arrived from that wonderful place in Oregon that all irises seem to originate known as Schreiner's - located in the Willamette Valley a.k.a. Iris Mecca, spurring an interest to delve into the world of irises. It wasn't long until I learned about breeding/hybridizing irises and that something entirely new in the form of a flower could be created. As an artist I was intrigued with this idea of creation with the iris plant as a medium. Those eight irises coupled with clumps of two cultivars given to me from my father, that were just part of the landscape of the yard for a few years previously, became the impetus of wanting to hybridize iris. The seed of "painting" with genetics was planted. The two cultivars from my father are suspected to be Great Lakes and I. The ones that were a gift from Joanne included: Absolute Treasure, Dawn Eternal, Downtown Brown, Gypsy Lord, Honeycomb, Kathy Chilton, Montmartre, and That's all Folks. Every single one bloomed the following year and in 2014 my first crosses were made.

-David

Seems like anywhere I travel I’m spotting a new Iris mural. This one is in downtown Akron Ohio. Makes me want to attempt...
06/05/2026

Seems like anywhere I travel I’m spotting a new Iris mural. This one is in downtown Akron Ohio. Makes me want to attempt one at some point. Who has a building?! lol

Photos from this past Sunday NEOIS flower show and the Willott Iris Garden. A nice finale to a full weekend of touring g...
06/02/2026

Photos from this past Sunday NEOIS flower show and the Willott Iris Garden. A nice finale to a full weekend of touring gardens for our region 6 meeting. It was a real pleasure to meet so many new people that share in the love of this flower!

The season is abruptly ending on TB's and I've yet to see any JI's.
Weather has been wonderful.

My wife Kathryn is the best and I could not have set this up without her. Thank you, and everyone else that helped. We a...
05/30/2026

My wife Kathryn is the best and I could not have set this up without her. Thank you, and everyone else that helped. We are eagerly awaiting our first guest. To everyone coming today, safe travels, and really looking forward to a great day of touring gardens with all from Region 6.

Last garden of the convention was Gary Slagle's. It was an absolute pleasure to see his hard work and dedication. Even w...
05/29/2026

Last garden of the convention was Gary Slagle's. It was an absolute pleasure to see his hard work and dedication. Even with the pouring rain it was fantastic. It was especially nice to see a few of my own guest seedlings thriving, and really fun to have a look at another hybridizers seedling patch. I've never actually visited a major farm while in bloom - next on the to-do list.

That is my son standing next to one of his seedlings, from the only cross he and his grandmother made together years ago.

Busy getting ready for our Region 6 Spring meeting and tour of my garden early Saturday morning. I’d like to wish everyo...
05/28/2026

Busy getting ready for our Region 6 Spring meeting and tour of my garden early Saturday morning. I’d like to wish everyone safe travels and say that I’m super excited and the weather looks to be absolutely perfect the next several days.

I’m right at peak bloom, or a few days after, BUT there is a lot to see. This years weather and all the ups and downs, coupled with a very wet spring (this is the first week I don’t have standing water in areas) seems to have had its effect on bloom percentages. I’m seeing about half of what is normal. Thankfully, I grow so many, it doesn’t matter!

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

More photos from last week at the 2026 Convention in New Jersey. These are the only pictures I took with my digital came...
05/28/2026

More photos from last week at the 2026 Convention in New Jersey. These are the only pictures I took with my digital camera - all else were with my phone.

Black Joker SIB looking fantastic today. I love this plant and it makes a great clump. I like that it’s on the shorter s...
05/27/2026

Black Joker SIB looking fantastic today. I love this plant and it makes a great clump. I like that it’s on the shorter side - right around 21 inches. Dark, brooding, and rich colors.

This might be my best/favorite “blue” seedling that I have bloomed thus far. For me the form is gorgeous and does what i...
05/26/2026

This might be my best/favorite “blue” seedling that I have bloomed thus far. For me the form is gorgeous and does what it is supposed to do…with minimal ruffling. Maybe I’m wrong, but it’s the best flower in the yard today both up-close and from afar, and it has plenty of competition. Seedling 19.433A

Spotted this really cool geometric/abstract Iris mural after the garden visit today in Montclair, NJ. This is what I lik...
05/21/2026

Spotted this really cool geometric/abstract Iris mural after the garden visit today in Montclair, NJ. This is what I like to happen upon during an unplanned excursion with the family.

Iris Art SaleAnnouncing www.DavidsIrisGarden.comHere's your chance to own some handmade creations for yourself, or that ...
12/05/2025

Iris Art Sale
Announcing www.DavidsIrisGarden.com
Here's your chance to own some handmade creations for yourself, or that iris lover in your life ...in time for Christmas! I have a variety of my iris and garden-themed items available, including:

- Museum-quality fine art prints on aluminum
- Handmade and hand-built pieces – license plate decorative
birdhouses
- Iris art and painted works on repurposed lumber
- Plus VERY limited pre-order plants for next summer

All works are signed, and some feature a winter theme – showcasing lovely winter designs - snowflakes and gnomes/elves.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season! Please visit our brand new store to read full descriptions and browse the art. Follow the link to shop now.

https://www.davidsirisgarden.com/

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