Iris germanica Magical Encounter - Tall Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Magical Encounter - Tall Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Magical Encounter
Bearded Iris
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Description
'Magical Encounter' is a large garden iris that charms with its very assertive shrimp pink colour and its quite exceptional abundance. It is a fairly tall iris that stands out in sunny borders. Its flowering season is long for a large bearded iris: the first buds can open quite early in the season, then the flowers succeed each other on the ramified stems.
This iris reaches about 89 cm in height when in flower. A single stem can carry up to four branches and 7 to 14 flowers that open successively when the plant is established in good conditions. They are large, moderately undulate. The 3 upright petals and the 3 sepals are the same shrimp pink which can take on more salmon hues depending on the light. The beards, a bright salmon pink, stand out clearly at the heart of the corolla. This colour is long-lasting, it does not quickly turn beige or muddy pink over the days.
The Iris germanica grown in gardens are the result of a long process of selection from rhizomatous botanical species. Iris × germanica is a spontaneous hybrid between Iris pallida and Iris variegata, but modern varieties are much more complex. They have been selected for stem height, flower size, petal substance, undulation and richness of colours. They are planted in full sun, in well-drained soil, so that the rootstocks are not completely buried.
'Magical Encounter' was raised in the United States by Schreiner. It was registered in 1999 under the seedling number FF 944-A, then introduced the same year by Schreiner’s Iris Gardens. Its parentage is complex; it combines a Schreiner selection seedling with 'Dreamsicle', with cultivars such as 'Renaissance Fair', 'Amethyst Flame', 'Rippling Waters', 'Chantilly', 'Country Lilac', 'Far Corners' and 'Laurel Park' in its lineage. This variety received an Honorable Mention from the American Iris Society in 2002.
In a large sunny border, iris ‘Magical Encounter’ can be planted in alternation with other tall floriferous irises, in groups of 3 rootstocks spaced 40 cm apart. Its shrimp pink colour combines well with the blue of Iris ‘Honky Tonk Blues’ and the warm white of Iris ‘Lark Ascending’. At the back, hollyhocks such as Alcea rosea ‘Halo Blush’ and a lavatera like ‘Barnsley’ will take over in summer; plant them sufficiently far behind so as not to shade the irises.
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Iris
germanica
Magical Encounter
Iridaceae
Bearded Iris
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the iris ‘Magical Encounter’ from July to October. Choose a very sunny position, with at least six hours of direct sunlight per day, as shade significantly reduces flowering. Plant it in fertile soil, neutral to lime-rich, especially well-drained; in clay soil, loosen widely and add gravel or coarse sand to avoid stagnant water around the rootstock. Position the rootstock almost at the surface, with the upper side visible to the sun, and only bury the roots. Space the plants 30 to 40 cm apart. Water at planting time, then only in prolonged drought during the first year. Remove faded flowers, cut spent flower stalks at the base, and remove dry leaves at the end of winter.
Divide the rootstocks every three or four years, in summer, when the centre of the clump flowers less.
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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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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.