Iris ensata 'Horikirinoyume'

The Iris ensata 'Horikirinoyume' (Japanese Iris 'Horikirinoyume', scientific name: Iris ensata 'Horikirinoyume') is a cultivar of the perennial Iris ensata from the Iridaceae family. This variety of Iris ensata var. ensata is known as Hanashobu in Japanese.

'Horikirinoyume' is an Edo-type, medium-sized flower that blooms early (mid-May to late May) with red-purple petals and three standards. It is a relatively new variety bred during the Heisei era by a former staff member of Katsushika Ward and is praised for its elegant appearance.

Blooming Period: Early (mid-May to late May)
Type: Edo-type
Petal Count: Three standards
Breeding Year: Heisei era
Breeder: Former Katsushika Ward staff member
Flower Color: Deep red-purple
Special Feature: Elegant upright appearance
Flower Name: Japanese Iris 'Horikirinoyume'
Scientific Name: Iris ensata 'Horikirinoyume'
Type: Edo-type
Height: 50–100 cm
Leaves: Sword-shaped and green
Flower Shape: Flat blooming
Perianth (Ei): Three standards (inner perianth segments are smaller than the outer ones)
Flower Color: Deep red-purple with white streaks
Flower Diameter: 14–18 cm (medium-sized)
Blooming Period: Early (mid-May to late May)
Breeder: Bred in the Heisei era by a former Katsushika Ward staff member
Special Feature: Elegant upright appearance

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The Iris ensata 'Horikirinoyume' (Japanese Iris 'Horikirinoyume',)
Japanese Iris (Hanashobu, scientific name: Iris ensata)
Feature on Japanese Iris (Hanashobu)