Iris germanica Apricot Toping - Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Apricot Toping - Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Apricot Toping
Bearded Iris
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Description
The Iris ‘Apricot Topping’ is a border iris that possesses all the qualities of a tall bearded iris, but with a shorter and sturdier stem. It bears beautiful bicoloured flowers in warm tones, between orange-apricot, claret and orange, which emit a sweet fragrance. A tempting colour reminiscent of a dessert with red fruits and apricot. Planted in small groups, it forms a very floriferous border in spring.
The border iris category includes varieties that are shorter than tall bearded irises, but flower at the same time, unlike intermediate irises. 'Apricot Topping’ reaches about 64 cm in height: this variety is well suited to the front of a border or a bed, and it is less susceptible to wind. Its mid-season flowering occurs between May and June depending on the region. The flower of ‘Apricot Topping’ is heavily ruffled, with slightly serrated edges. The upright petals are orange-apricot in colour, infused with purplish tones along the midrib. The falls are darker, a wine-red mixed with apricot, with a darker central area. Around the orange beard, white and apricot rays lighten the throat. The reverse and edges of the falls also show apricot hues, a detail visible when the flowers are viewed from the side. The fragrance is light, rather sweet.
‘Apricot Topping’ was raised in the United States by Paul Black. It was registered and introduced in 1997 by Mid-America Garden, under seedling number 8924A. Its parentage combines ‘Spiced Cider’ with ‘Glitz ’n Glitter’. It received an Honorable Mention from the American Iris Society in 1999, followed by an Award of Merit in 2001.
As the iris ‘Apricot Topping’ is shorter than a tall bearded iris, place it at the edge or at the front of a sunny border, without smothering it with groundcover plants. Plant it in groups of 3 rhizomes spaced 35 to 40 cm apart; the clump will become fuller after two or three years. It can be combined with dry soil plants such as Allium atropurpureum, Orlaya grandiflora, Dianthus carthusianorum and Eschscholzia californica ‘Thai Silk Apricot Chiffon’. Remove any spontaneous seedlings that appear between the rhizomes, as the latter dislike both competition and shade.
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Iris
germanica
Apricot Toping
Iridaceae
Bearded Iris
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Planting and care
Plant the rootstocks of the iris 'Apricot Toping' from July to October, in soil that is still warm. Spring planting is also possible if watering is maintained for the first few weeks. Choose a sunny position and a light soil, neutral to chalky, even poor or stony, but never waterlogged in winter. In heavy soil, plant the iris on a small mound and add gravel to the planting soil. Lay the rootstock almost flat, spread the roots and leave the top just visible. Water at planting time, then only in dry spells until established. Remove dry or spotted leaves without cutting the green foliage. Do not place organic mulch over the rootstocks and do not give nitrogen-rich fertiliser. A little well-rotted compost can be placed around the clump in spring, never directly on the crown. Divide your irises every three to four years, after flowering or in summer, when the centre of the clumps produces fewer flowers.
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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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