Iris Ball of Confusion
Iris Ball of Confusion
Iris Ball of Confusion
Iris Ball of Confusion
Iris germanica Ball of Confusion
German Iris, Bearded Iris
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Description
Iris 'Ball of Confusion' is one of the bearded irises that stands out in spring and makes us look forward to the next spring, to once again enjoy its beautiful frilly flowers in shades of blue-mauve to purple on a white background. Its original, colourful, and bright flower is composed of 3 upper petals heavily dotted with medium blue-violet and edged with purple, dominating 3 sepals bordered by a wide purple area, speckled and dotted with blue-violet and purple around a large white halo, with yellow-orange beards. It quickly forms beautifully flowering clumps in May-June. It is an unusual flower with a strong personality that will bring life to sunny flower beds, borders, and slopes.
The 'Ball of Confusion' Iris was introduced to the horticultural market in 2004 and is a rhizomatous, deciduous perennial plant which forms a clump from spring. It will reach approximately 90 cm (35in) high when in bloom. It will spread without a theoretical limit, with the centre gradually becoming less dense. The sword-shaped foliage is glaucous green and highly veined. Flower stalks appear in April and bloom in May. The astonishing and particularly rich colour of this plant is enhanced by the texture of the frilly petals and sepals.
To accompany irises, choose plants that thrive in the sun and dry soil, preferably low-growing or with light foliage so as not to cast shade on them, and consider their appearance and flowering time. Gauras, for example, meet these criteria, and their later flowering will keep the flower bed attractive in summer. California poppies, perennial geraniums, salvias, and Libertias also complement irises very well. You can plant tall irises against a wall in relative shelter from the wind or in the background of shorter and earlier varieties. The vegetable garden can also be planted with a few clumps or borders of irises for cutting.
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Iris
germanica
Ball of Confusion
Iridaceae
German Iris, Bearded Iris
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Do you have a sunny, warm, location, dry in summer? That's the ideal spot for irises! In the shade, they grow but do not flower. They are hardy and do not need winter protection. Well-drained soil is perfect, even if it is rather dry and chalky.
Plant from July to September. This allows the rhizomes enough time to grow and develop new roots before winter. They should be planted as soon as they are purchased for best results. A spacing of 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16in) for intermediate-sized irises is perfect. Dig a hole that is wide and deep enough, and make a conical mound of soil on which to place the rhizome and spread out the roots. Cover the roots. The rhizome must be left just above the surface of the soil to prevent rotting. In clay or wet soil, the rhizome can even be elevated on a slight mound. To make the soil cling to the roots, lightly firm and abundantly water immediately after planting. Water 2-3 times if necessary until the plant takes root. Always consider the direction of growth of the rhizomes by arranging them in a star shape, with buds and leaves facing outward. Plan to divide the irises every 4 years or so to give them fresh soil.
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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).
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.
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