Iris germanica Royal Intrigue
Iris Royal Intrigue - Tall Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Royal Intrigue
German Iris, Bearded Iris
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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.
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Iris
germanica
Royal Intrigue
Iridaceae
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.
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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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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
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 planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
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.