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Iris Night Edition - Tall Bearded Iris

Iris Night Edition
German Iris, Bearded Iris

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Thanks to the individuals (for order preparation and shipping), the 3 bulbs received are healthy. Planted near the "André Willemse" rose, I am now patiently waiting for them to take root... (or not?)

Thierry, 21/04/2023

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This large bearded iris bears bicoloured flowers with upright silver-blue petals and ink-blue sepals, adorned with a pale yellow beard. It flowers in May on sturdy stems. It is a rhizomatous perennial that requires full sun and perfectly drained, preferably neutral or chalky soil. Once established, it tolerates summer drought.
Flower size
12 cm
Height at maturity
89 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20.5°C
Soil moisture
Very dry, Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time July to August
Recommended planting time July to October
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Garden iris, bearded iris: planting, care
Family sheet
by Virginie T. 13 min.
Garden iris, bearded iris: planting, care
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Iris Night Edition - Tall Bearded Iris (Flowering) Flowering
Iris Night Edition - Tall Bearded Iris (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 12 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 89 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Iris

Cultivar

Night Edition

Family

Iridaceae

Other common names

German Iris, Bearded Iris

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference19121

Planting and care

The Iris Night Edition should be planted shallowly, leaving the rootstock flush with the soil surface. Add sand when the soil is too wet and place the rootstocks on small mounds. Ensure the soil drains well so that the rootstocks do not rot. In summer, this iris can be watered once or twice a month depending on the climate, no more. At the end of flowering, they should be pruned by cutting the flower stems 10 cm above the soil. Damaged leaves should only be removed in autumn. It is not advisable to apply too much nitrogen, as this weakens the plant and increases the number of leaves at the expense of the flowers. Iris may be susceptible to heterosporiosis, a disease recognisable by brown ovate spots. To prevent it, treat the irises with Bordeaux mixture at the start of the growing season. Every four years in summer, divide the clumps by lifting the whole plant. Transplanting should be done in a spot where no iris has grown for a year. Take the finest young plants from the rootstock, usually those around the outer edge.

Planting period

Best planting time July to August
Recommended planting time July to October

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -20.5°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Very dry, Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained soil

Care

Pruning instructions Cut back the flowering stems at the end of flowering. You can cut the foliage back at an angle to half its height in summer using a pair of pruning shears, but this is not essential.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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