Iris germanica Mistigri - Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Mistigri - Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Mistigri
Bearded Iris
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Description
'Mistigri' is a variety of intermediate bearded iris that blooms in spring in a palette of very fresh tones, blending light blue, white and violet-blue. Its undulate flowers open on a sturdy flower stem, less sensitive to wind. It finds its place at the front of perennial borders, along a path edge or in a large pot.
The Intermediate Bearded Irises form a group situated between dwarf bearded irises and tall bearded irises of gardens. Their height ranges from 41 to 70 cm, they flower after the dwarf irises, but before or at the beginning of the season of the tall bearded irises. Their flower stems bear well-formed flowers, shorter and often less heavy than those of tall irises. 'Mistigri' reaches 55 to 56 cm in height when in flower. It can do without staking in a not too windy situation. The flower stems carry several buds that open successively from top to bottom.
This iris belongs to the Iridaceae family. Iris × germanica refers to a group of bearded irises cultivated for a long time in European gardens. The plant is perennial and grows from a fleshy, horizontal rootstock that slowly elongates at the soil surface. It produces leaves arranged in a fan, glaucous green, long, narrow and pointed, which persist more or less in winter. Flowering occurs between late April and May depending on the climate. The flower has a plicata pattern, a term used for irises whose petals are veined, edged or dotted with a more intense colour. In 'Mistigri', the three upright tepals are light blue, the three trailing sepals are white in the centre, traversed by blue veins that intensify towards the margin. The edge of the sepals shows a medium violet-blue, more visible on the undulations. The beard is blue, short and velvety. In this variety, the scent is present, more noticeable in mild weather.
'Mistigri' is a cultivar by Richard Cayeux, registered in 1993 under the seedling number 8709 A. It comes from a cross between 'Purple Fringe' and 'Spinning Wheel'. This selection shows a plicata-type pattern: its light sepals are marked with veins and a coloured edge.
Plant 'Mistigri' in a sunny border, at the front of a bed or along a path. Leave the top of the rootstock exposed and avoid placing plants that are too spreading at its base. Combine it for example with Allium aflatunense 'Purple Sensation', with Nepeta faassenii 'Cat's Pajamas', with Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'. Slip a few Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails' between the clumps, making sure the rootstocks are clear.
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Iris
germanica
Mistigri
Iridaceae
Bearded Iris
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the iris 'Mistigri' from July to October, when the rootstock can root before winter, or in spring in heavy soils that remain damp in autumn. Choose a very sunny aspect, with at least six hours of direct sun per day. Prepare a light, loose, rather rich soil, neutral to limestone or slightly acidic, but above all free-draining. In clay soil, plant on a slight mound and mix gravel or coarse sand into the planting soil. Place the rootstock almost at the surface, back visible to the sun, then cover only the roots. Water after planting, then only during prolonged droughts in the first year. Remove faded flowers as they appear. Cut the spent flower stems at the base, but keep the healthy leaves until they yellow. Apply some well-rotted compost in spring, around the clump, without covering the rootstocks. Divide the clumps every three or four years, in summer, when the centre 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.