Iris germanica Verdissant - Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Verdissant - Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Verdissant
Bearded Iris
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Description
Iris ‘Verdissant’ is an intermediate bearded iris with an unusual acidic colour, more green than yellow when compared to lemon yellow or golden irises. Its flowering gives a lovely impression of spring freshness and brings light to the garden. Its stems are short but well-budded, not easily affected by wind. Plant it in a border or on a slope, among cream, soft green or pale yellow blooms.
This cultivar belongs to the Iridaceae family. It is an intermediate bearded iris: reaching 50 cm in flower, it is taller than dwarf irises but much more stocky than tall garden irises. Flowering takes place in May. The plant develops from fleshy, horizontal rootstocks visible at the soil surface; these multiply around the edge of the stump, allowing it to spread over the years. The leaves are glaucous green, long, narrow, pointed, arranged in a fan. They remain more or less present during winter depending on the climate.
In ‘Verdissant’, the flower offers a soft contrast between two shades of yellow and a spicy fragrance. The three upright petals are light yellow. The three trailing sepals are more yellowish-green, in a cooler, almost lemony shade. The style arms, visible in the centre of the flower, are yellow. The apricot beards add a warmer touch in the throat.
‘Verdissant’ is a creation of Richard Cayeux, registered in 2005 under seedling number 9904C, then introduced in 2006. It results from a cross between ‘Sea Monster’ and ‘Yes’.
The variety ‘Verdissant’ combines well with white, green, pale blue or soft apricot spring plants. You can pair it with Allium nigrum, tulip ‘Greenstar’, tulip ‘Apricot Impression’ and a few clumps of lady's mantle, planted at a distance, or Orlaya grandiflora for its light white umbels.
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Iris
germanica
Verdissant
Iridaceae
Bearded Iris
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Planting and care
Plant the iris ‘Verdissant’ from July to October, when the rootstock can root before winter, or in spring in heavy soils that remain wet in autumn. Choose a very sunny position, with at least six hours of direct sunlight per day. Prepare light, loose, fairly rich soil, neutral to limy or slightly acidic, but above all well-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, with its 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 spent flower stalks at the base, but keep healthy leaves until they turn yellow. Apply a little mature 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).
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.
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