Iris germanica Gipsy Romance
Iris germanica Gipsy Romance
Iris germanica Gipsy Romance
Bearded Iris, German Iris
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Description
'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.
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Iris
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Gipsy Romance
Iridaceae
Bearded Iris, German Iris
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Planting and care
The Gypsy Romance iris should be planted shallow, leaving the rhizome exposed at ground level. Add sand when the soil is too heavy or too wet, and place the rhizomes on small mounds. Ensure good drainage to prevent the iris from rotting. In summer this iris should be watered 1 to 2 times a month. At the end of flowering, they should be pruned by cutting the flower stalks 10 cm (4in) from the ground. Damaged leaves should only be removed in autumn. It is not advisable to provide too much nitrogen as it weakens the plant and increases the number of leaves at the expense of flowers. The taller flower stems become brittle. The iris can be susceptible to heterosporiosis, a disease characterised by oval brown spots. To prevent this, treat the iris with Bordeaux mixture at the beginning of the growing season. Every 4 years, in summer after flowering, divide the clumps by pulling up the entire plant. Transplanting should be done into a site that hasn't had irises in the last year. Select the most beautiful plants from the rhizome, usually those on the outer edge.
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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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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
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 planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
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.