Iris4u - A Family Operated Business State-side and in Europe
Iris4u is a family-operated iris garden in Denver, Colorado. As he is affectionately nicknamed, Iris Bob grows and sells Tall Bearded Iris varieties in the heart of the Mile High City. A simple request from a former landscaping customer for a pink iris was the catalyst that started Bob's transformation into “Iris Bob”. In 1998, he began hybridizing and introduced his first cultivars in 2005.
For the past 30+ years, Iris4u Garden has grown hundreds of named iris varieties from various hybridizers. In 2022, the garden and online shop strategically downsized to focus exclusively on VAN LIERE Tall Bearded creations.
The garden was established at its current location in 1994 and was about 1 ¾ acres in its original state. Since then, the garden has undergone quite a few changes. With the addition of adjoining properties, it is now close to 3 acres in size, which makes the garden all the more unique - especially at the height of our bloom season. Iris4u Greenhouse opened in Hamburg, Germany in 2009, making this family of iris growers truly international.
As an established hybridizer 
for Tall Bearded Iris, Bob has approximately 10,000 seedlings under evaluation at any given time from previous years to current seedlings still in pots waiting to germinate. The rigorous selection process is driven by a commitment to excellence, refelected in Iris4u’s motto: “Growing and Hybridizing Tall Bearded Iris for Beauty, Performance and your Pleasure.” The selection process involves a lot of planting, replanting, and culling to find the few varieties with that unique quality or look.
After 35 incredible years, Iris4u Garden has turned the page to a new chapter. With a mix of emotions, we have closed our gate for the last time. Reflecting on the countless memories, friendships, and beautiful blooms that have been part of our story, it has been a privilege to share my passion for iris with you all.
Although our garden gate has closed, my love for hybridizing iris will continue. We are excited to announce that Sutton's Iris Garden in Meridian, ID will carry on the Iris4u legacy, offering future VAN LIERE introductions on their website. We are confident that our future iris cultivars will find their way to your gardens through them!
Thank you for being part of the beautiful journey. Here's to new beginnings and blooming futures!
With heartfelt thanks,
Iris Bob and the Iris4u Garden Team
for Tall Bearded Iris, Bob has approximately 10,000 seedlings under evaluation at any given time from previous years to current seedlings still in pots waiting to germinate. The rigorous selection process is driven by a commitment to excellence, refelected in Iris4u’s motto: “Growing and Hybridizing Tall Bearded Iris for Beauty, Performance and your Pleasure.” The selection process involves a lot of planting, replanting, and culling to find the few varieties with that unique quality or look.