Bearded Iris

Iris germanica - Bearded Iris

Bearded Iris is a perennial plant prized for its brightly colored flowers and ease of cultivation․ It is highly adaptable to different climates and conditions‚ and is suitable for both advanced and novice gardeners alike․ With feathery pastel to deep colorful flowers‚ its distinctive blooms do the most for the least amount of space and are a good choice to add to a cottage garden or for the unusual․ Effortless Planting and Care Cultivation is straightforward․ The rhizomes are planted close to the surface in a sunny‚ well-drained position․ Once established‚ the plants only need occasional watering and a top-dressing with balanced fertilizer once a year․ The sword-shaped leaves stand erect throughout the growing season and are pruned back after flowering‚ but they require comparatively little care and the species are not difficult to grow or to grow well in an amateur's garden․ Flower: Showy Bearded Iris Flowers and Foliage It also has a rather odd shape that gives it a double appearance to the eye‚ due to the ups and downs of the flower‚ and it can vary slightly in color based on the temperature․ The contrast between the stiff‚ formal foliage and the soft flower petals makes them suitable as borders‚ in pots, or in mixed beds in a garden․ Bloom Time and Life Span The flower display is generally from late spring to early summer․ Flowers last only a few days‚ but new buds appear in sequence‚ creating a complex and interesting display over a large area of the garden․ This perennial may be grown successfully for decades without needing to be moved‚ and provides seasonal interest year after year․ The TN Nursery Advantage At TN Nursery‚ our plants are ready for you when you are ready to grow․ We carefully choose the roots we grow to match your climate․ A classic that does not compromise on looks or performance․

Effortless Planting and Care

Cultivation is straightforward․ The rhizomes are planted close to the surface in a sunny‚ well-drained position․ Once established‚ the plants only need occasional watering and a top-dressing with balanced fertilizer once a year․

Flower: Showy Bearded Iris Flowers and Foliage

It also has a rather odd shape that gives it a double appearance to the eye‚ due to the ups and downs of the flower‚ and it can vary slightly in color based on the temperature․

Bloom Time and Life Span

The flower display is generally from late spring to early summer․ Flowers last only a few days‚ but new buds appear in sequence‚ creating a complex and interesting display over a large area of the garden․ This perennial may be grown successfully for decades without needing to be moved‚ and provides seasonal interest year after year․ The TN Nursery Advantage At TN Nursery‚ our plants are ready for you when you are ready to grow․ We carefully choose the roots we grow to match your climate․ A classic that does not compromise on looks or performance․

The TN Nursery Advantage

At TN Nursery‚ our plants are ready for you when you are ready to grow․ We carefully choose the roots we grow to match your climate․ A classic that does not compromise on looks or performance․

Plant bare-root stock as soon as it arrives, in well-drained soil with full to partial sun unless noted otherwise above. Water deeply once a week during the first growing season to establish a strong root system.

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