Iris germanica Nuit Galactique - Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Nuit Galactique - Bearded Iris
Iris x germanica Nuit Galactique
Bearded Iris
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Description
'Nuit Galactique’ is a tall bearded iris of the plicata type, with flowers coloured aubergine, white and blackcurrant. Splashed with white under the orange beards, its well-ruffled flower remains luminous despite its dark colours. It stands out in borders in May, among blue, pink, purple or white blooms.
'Nuit Galactique’ belongs to the horticultural group of tall bearded irises, commonly called tall bearded irises or German irises. It is a perennial plant that develops fleshy, horizontal rhizomes near the soil surface. Its erect, narrow, sword-shaped leaves, glaucous green to bright green, are arranged in fans. They persist more or less in winter, depending on the climate. In flower, ‘Nuit Galactique’ reaches about 80 cm in height. Its flower stalks branch in their upper part and bear several buds, which open progressively. The flowering of this variety occurs rather at the beginning of the tall iris season, generally in May. Its flowers have 3 erect petals of aubergine colour, with a well-visible white centre. The 3 trailing sepals have a finely speckled white background, edged with blackcurrant. The 3 beards of burnt orange stand out clearly in the throat. The flowering of this iris is lightly scented.
'Nuit Galactique’ is a creation by Richard Cayeux registered in 2026. Its seedling number is 1543 E. This variety comes from the cross-breeding ‘Masque Noir’ × ‘Dancing In The Dark’.
Use ‘Nuit Galactique’ in an iris border, a bed of light perennials or a scree garden. Plant it in small clumps of three rhizomes, allow a living space around the stumps which dislike both competition and shade. This variety associates well with the iris ‘Frison Roche’, very tall and pure white. Add for example a few bulbs of Allium 'Etoile de Perse' and Allium schubertii ‘Arctic Snow’ between the iris groups. The Eryngium planum ‘Blue Hobbit’ can be placed in an occasional clump, at a distance from the rhizomes.
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Iris
x germanica
Nuit Galactique
Iridaceae
Bearded Iris
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the iris ‘Nuit Galactique’ 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, neutral to lime-rich soil, especially very well-drained; in clay soil, loosen the soil widely and add gravel or coarse sand to prevent stagnant water around the rootstock. Place the rootstock almost at the surface, with the top side visible to the sun, and bury only the roots. Space the plants 30 to 40 cm apart. Water at planting time, then only in case of prolonged drought in the first year. Remove faded flowers, cut the faded 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.