Iris germanica Gipsy Romance

'Gypsy Romance' is a tall bearded Iris that is very vigorous. It measures 95cm (37in) in height. It is stunning and sumptuous with its intense blueberry colour complemented by a deep blue beard accompanied by a blackberry fragrance!

Everyone knows Iris germanica, which has become world famous thanks to the paintings of Van Gogh and Monet. It owes its popularity to its unique appearance.

Its wide, rigid, sword-shaped leaves contrast with crumpled, multicoloured flowers that perch high above. The flowers have the particularity of forming three large upright petals and three silky, trailing sepals, called "falls". The flowering lasts a few weeks in May/June. This Iris has large, fleshy rhizomes that creep along the ground. It likes sunlight and warmth, and light, well-draining soils. It is not afraid of cold or summer drought; its enemy is moisture, especially in heavy soils. Stunning in a sunny flowerbed, it is also much appreciated for cut flower arrangements.

A tough plant, it should be exposed to full sun, in rather dry and well-drained soil.

Place your Gypsy Romance iris in a flowerbed or border, in the company of yarrows, alliums, stipas, or roses. It is preferable to plant them in groups of 3 or alone, rather than creating homogeneous iris flowerbeds.