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.