Iris germanica Vanilla Berry - Tall Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Vanilla Berry - Tall Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Vanilla Berry
Bearded Iris
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Description
The ‘Vanilla Berry’ iris is a scented, rather late-flowering variety of tall bearded iris, interesting for extending the iris season in spring. Its well-proportioned flower stems bear large, very ruffled bicoloured flowers in a palette of luscious colours, between almond cream and red-violet. It will thrive in sunny borders and in fairly rich, well-drained soil, even dry in summer.
This bearded iris belongs to the group of tall bearded irises, whose flower stems exceed 70 cm in height. For ‘Vanilla Berry’, they reach about 90 cm. It is a perennial with fleshy rootstocks that forms upright clumps. Each rootstock bears sword-shaped leaves, quite broad, somewhat stiff, glaucous green, arranged in a fan. This variety 'Vanilla Berry' flowers at the end of mid-season according to the tall bearded iris calendar, between May and June depending on the region. The flowers are large and ruffled. Each has 3 upright petals of almond cream colour, lightly infused with red-violet and edged with pinkish beige. The 3 sepals, more colourful, combine red-violet, darker veins, and a lighter border. Around the orange beards, a white zone brightens the heart of the flower. A distinctly sweet fragrance is one of the assets of this variety: it is more noticeable when the flower opens and in warm weather.
‘Vanilla Berry’ was bred by Michael Sutton and registered in 2009 under seedling number S-458-G. It was introduced in 2010 by Sutton. Its parents are seedling M-776-A, from ‘Twice Told’ and ‘Connie Sue’, and a seedling from Joe Ghio referenced 98-3F; the latter is related to the lineage of ‘Applause Line’. This beautiful variety received a Honorable Mention from the American Iris Society in 2013.
As the iris ‘Vanilla Berry’ grows tall, place it rather in the middle of a border or in a bed. The soil should be clear around the rootstocks and you must avoid overly vigorous neighbouring plants that compete with its stump and shade it. Plant it in groups of 3 rootstocks. Its palette of cream, old rose, purple, and copper tones will pair well with Verbascum ‘Southern Charm’, Digitalis obscura, Knautia macedonica ‘Melton Pastels’ and Scabiosa atropurpurea ‘Chile Black’.
The vegetable garden can accommodate a few clumps of irises, along with other cut flowers, especially gladioli and hybrid lilies.
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Iris
germanica
Vanilla Berry
Iridaceae
Bearded Iris
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the iris 'Vanilla Berry' from July to October. Choose a very sunny position, with at least six hours of direct sun per day, as shade significantly reduces flowering. Install it in fertile, neutral to lime-bearing soil, especially very well-drained; in clay soil, loosen widely and add gravel or coarse sand to avoid stagnant water around the rootstock. Place the rootstock almost at the surface, with the top face visible to the sun, and only bury the roots. Space the young plants 30 to 40 cm apart. Water at planting, then only in case of 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.