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Iris Royal Intrigue - Tall Bearded Iris

Iris germanica Royal Intrigue
German Iris, Bearded Iris

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A variety of Garden Iris with huge violet-purple, discreetly scented flowers.
Height at maturity
95 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time July to October
Recommended planting time July to October
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Description

Iris Royal Intrigue is a tall Bearded Iris, reaching 95cm (37in) high with numerous deep purple flowers (8 to 10 per stem). Its flowers are very large and subtly fragrant.

Everyone knows Iris germanica, which has become world famous thanks to the paintings of Van Gogh and Monet. It owes its popularity to its unique design.

Its wide, rigid, sword-shaped leaves contrast with crumpled, multicoloured flowers perched high up. The flowers form three large upright petals and three silky, trailing sepals, called "beards". The flowering period lasts a few weeks in May/June. This Iris has large, fleshy rhizomes that creep along the ground. It thrives in light, warm, and well-drained soils. It does not mind cold or summer drought; its enemy is moisture, especially in heavy soils. Gorgeous in a sunny flowerbed, it is also loved for flower arrangements.

It should be placed in full sun, in dry and well-drained soil.

Place Iris Royal Intrigue in a flowerbed or border, alongside yarrow, alliums, stipas, or roses. It is best to plant them in groups of 3 or on their own, instead of creating uniform iris beds.

Flowering

Flower colour violet
Flowering time May to July

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 95 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Iris

Species

germanica

Cultivar

Royal Intrigue

Family

Iridaceae

Other common names

German Iris, Bearded Iris

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Planting and care

Iris Royal Intrigue should be planted shallowly, with the rhizome exposed at ground level. Add sand when the soil is too heavy or too wet, and place the rhizomes on small mounds. Ensure good drainage to prevent the iris from rotting. During summer, this iris should be watered once or twice a month. After flowering, they should be pruned by cutting the flower stems to 10 cm (4in) above the ground. Damaged leaves should only be removed in autumn. It is not recommended to provide too much nitrogen as it weakens the plant and increases the number of leaves at the expense of flowers and taller flower stalks become brittle. Iris can be susceptible to heterosporiosis, a disease identified by oval brown spots. To prevent it, treat with Bordeaux mixture at the beginning of the growing season. Every 4 years after flowering in summer, divide the clumps by pulling up the entire plant and transplanting the most beautiful young plants from the rhizome, usually those from the outer edge to a location that has been without irises for a year.

Planting period

Best planting time July to October
Recommended planting time July to October

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 6 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained soil

Care

Pruning instructions Cut the flowering stems at the end of the flowering period. Cut the foliage at a slant halfway up in summer using pruning shears.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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