Iris germanica Mariposa Wizard - Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Mariposa Wizard - Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Mariposa Wizard
Bearded Iris
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Description
'Mariposa Wizard' is an intermediate bearded iris with wisteria blue petals and deep violet sepals adorned with violet-blue beards on a golden base. Not very tall, it fits easily in borders, in front of shrubs and large perennials, or in a flower bed somewhat exposed to wind. Its rather early flowering kicks off the iris season in the garden in May.
This intermediate bearded iris belongs to the Iridaceae family and the group of garden irises, also known as bearded irises. It is a rhizomatous perennial: the rootstock slowly expands at the soil surface over the years. The foliage, a glaucous green, shaped like upright swords, persists more or less in winter depending on the climate. 'Mariposa Wizard' reaches 55-56 cm in flower and spreads 30-40 cm after 3-4 years. The category of intermediate bearded irises sits between dwarf irises and tall garden irises, both in flowering period and height. Their shorter flower stalks are less sensitive to wind.
In 'Mariposa Wizard', the scape carries two branches and six to seven buds, resulting in a well-staggered flowering for an iris of this size. On each flower, the 3 upright petals are wisteria blue, with a slightly stronger midrib. The 3 trailing sepals are deep violet, warmed by a reddish sheen. The edges are wavy, but not excessively, and the flower is well-formed. The beards, violet-blue on their visible part, are golden towards the throat. A light musky fragrance can be detected in mild weather. This variety is repeat flowering in favourable conditions: it can re-bloom in autumn if summer is not too dry.
'Mariposa Wizard' is a cultivar originated by Richard Tasco, registered in 2003 and introduced in 2004 under the seedling number 97-IB-01-10-RE. It comes from a cross between 'Mariposa Skies' and 'Wizard's Return'. It received an Honorable Mention from the American Iris Society in 2006, then an Award of Merit in 2008. In 2012, 'Mariposa Wizard' was also a finalist for the Hans and Jacob Sass Medal, the American award reserved for intermediate bearded irises.
In borders or flower beds, the rhizomes of irises should be uncovered and weeded to receive maximum sunlight. The variety 'Mariposa Wizard' combines well with lighter irises or pastel tones. For example, with Iris germanica 'Cutie', white striped with turquoise blue, Erysimum 'Bowles's Mauve', for its mauve flowers, Teucrium hircanicum 'Paradise Delight', later flowering, and Centaurea montana 'Purple Heart', white with a purple heart.
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Iris
germanica
Mariposa Wizard
Iridaceae
Bearded Iris
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the Iris ‘Mariposa Wizard’ from July to October, when the rootstock can root before winter, or in spring in heavy soils that remain moist in autumn. Choose a very sunny position, with at least six hours of direct sun per day. Prepare a light, loose, rather rich soil, neutral to lime-bearing or slightly acidic, but above all well-drained. In clay soil, plant on a slight mound and mix gravel or coarse sand into the planting soil. Place the rootstock almost at the surface, back visible to the sun, then cover only the roots. Water after planting, then only during prolonged droughts in the first year. Remove spent flowers as they appear. Cut back flowered stems to the base, but keep healthy leaves until they turn yellow. Apply some mature compost in spring, around the clump, without covering the rootstocks. Divide the clumps every three or four years, in summer, when the centre flowers less.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.