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Iris germanica Kinkajou Shrew
Very beautiful young plant received in a bucket, therefore rooted! Much better than your specialized competitors who send small and feeble rootstocks, keep it up... a loyal customer!
sittelle25, 25/05/2022
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Iris germanica 'Kinkajou Shrew', a tall bearded iris, offers large original flowers in May-June entirely striped with beetroot red and purple tones on a silvery white background. Each flower is unique. The throat is light gold and the beards are cadmium orange. This iris is tall, the flowers are ruffled and it quickly forms beautiful clumps. A collector's item, ideal for borders, edges, and slopes.
The 'Kinkajou Shrew' iris is a rhizomatous and deciduous perennial plant, with a clump-forming habit from spring onwards. It will reach almost 1 m (3ft) in height when in bloom. It spreads in unlimited clumps, with the central rhizomes thinning out in favour of the outer ones. The sword-shaped foliage is glaucous green and highly veined. In April the flowering stems appear which will bloom in May. The astonishing colouration of this plant is, as always with garden irises, enhanced by the texture of the petals and sepals. It is worth noting that the flowers are also nicely scented.
Does your garden have a sunny area, sheltered from the wind, that is warm and rather dry in summer? This is the ideal location for planting irises! In the shade they will 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 alkaline. Excessively wet soil promotes rhizome rot. Plant from July to September: this allows the rhizomes to grow sufficiently before lifting, and to develop new roots before winter. For best results they should be planted as soon as they are purchased. Plan to divide the iris every 4 years or so to give them fresh soil.
To accompany the irises, choose plants that thrive in the sun and in dry soil. Choose low-growing or light-foliaged plants that won't cast shade on them, and pay attention to how they complement each other visually (appearance, flowering period). Gauras, for example, meet all three criteria, and their later flowering will keep the bed attractive in summer. Eschscholzias, perennial geraniums, salvias, and Libertias also go well with irises. Against a wall, the relative shelter from the wind allows for the use of tall irises. They can also be planted in the foreground of shorter and earlier varieties. The vegetable garden can also be adorned with a few clumps or borders of irises, as the classic place for the domestic cultivation of cut flowers.
Alongside a pathway: the entire range can be used, from early dwarfs under 40 cm (16in), to tall irises over 75 cm (30in) that bloom in May, including intermediate-sized (in both height and earliness) and border irises, which are medium-sized but bloom with the tall ones. Tall irises, exposed to the wind, may need staking to prevent them from being knocked down.
Edge of a flowerbed: the domain of border irises, but also dwarfs, depending on the circumstances.
Mixed border: the entire range of sizes can be used, depending on the position (foreground, background) and the size of the surrounding plants.
Iris bed/garden: the paradise of the iris enthusiast where the choice and arrangement of varieties (shape, colour, fragrance...) reflect each person's taste. The use of the entire range of bearded irises provides two and a half months of flowers in spring. The choice of so-called perpetual irises offers a few additional flowers in late summer or autumn.
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Provide adequate spacing according to the size and vigour of the variety: approximately 34-50 cm (13-20in) for tall ones (5 to 10 feet per square metre). Dig a hole sufficiently wide and deep. Create a conical mound of soil on which to place the rhizome, spreading out the roots. Cover the roots. It is important for the rhizome to be left slightly above the soil surface. It should not be planted in a depression (risk of rot), so anticipate that the soil will settle and the iris will sink. In clayey or damp soil, the rhizome should even be left raised on a slight mound of a few centimetres. To ensure the soil adheres to the roots, lightly compact the soil and water abundantly upon planting. Water 2-3 times if necessary until the plant resumes growth. When creating a mix of colours it is recommended, for the overall aesthetic of the iris bed, to plant them in groups of several plants of the same variety. Always take into account the direction of growth of the rhizomes by arranging them in a star shape, with buds and leaves facing outwards, and spaced well in relation to other varieties to allow them room to develop.
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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 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:
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.