April Fanfare Dwarf Bearded Iris
April Fanfare Dwarf Bearded Iris
April Fanfare Dwarf Bearded Iris
April Fanfare Dwarf Bearded Iris
April Fanfare Dwarf Bearded Iris
SKU: AM022741
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Overview
• Vivid, Ruffled Petals with a Two-Tone Twist.
A splash of whimsical lavender and playful pink makes this iris a must-have for early spring color choreography.
• Early Performer with Garden Presence.
Standing proud at just a foot tall, ‘April Fanfare’ commands attention while remaining delightfully compact.
• Tough but Tender.
Deer and drought don’t stand a chance. This low-fuss perennial thrives with minimal care—and returns each year in celebratory style.
• A Front-Row Favorite.
Perfect for walkways, rock gardens, and containers, this iris lights up small spaces with outsized charm.
Start spring with a flourish—plant ‘April Fanfare’ and let the show begin!
key features
Botanical Name
Iris pumila 'April Fanfare'
Advantages
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Easy To Grow, Naturalizes, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Mass Plantings, Container Planting, Small Spaces, Rock Gardens
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Dry, Average
Mature Height
15.5" tall
Mature Spread
12-24" apart
Bloom Time
Mid to late Spring
SKU
AM022731
Description
March may come in like a lion, but April arrives with a fanfare—especially if this iris is in bloom. ‘April Fanfare’ Dwarf Bearded Iris is a celebration of spring in plant form, featuring lavender-blue standards and pink-to-purple falls edged in white. The combination feels fresh, fun, and completely unexpected.
With its compact stature (12 inches tall) and bold color combination, this iris brings a welcome burst of joy to any early-season garden. It’s ideal for borders, rockeries, and containers where its colors can really sing.
Plant in full sun with excellent drainage. Space rhizomes so air circulates, and enjoy years of effortless blooms. Divide clumps every few seasons to keep the party going.
Bring on the bloom parade—‘April Fanfare’ is spring’s most charming headliner.
Growing Bearded Irises These majestic flowers are surprisingly easy to grow, and actually require less attention than almost any other garden flowers. Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth. You'll find the "root" is not really a bulb, but what is called a "rhizome"--an irregularly shaped bulbous root that grows at a right angle from the foliage. Leave the trimmed foliage as it is, and simply bury the rhizome with the top of it showing through the soil surface. Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed.
Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. What's more, next summer, you'll notice the rhizome multiplying for even more flowers as years go by.
