24-36" tall x 18" wide. Care to Dance Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) wakes up the mid-to-late spring garden with colorful, large flowers on 24-36" stems. Three raspberry red falls (downward petals) with creamy rose centers are highlighted by a lavender ruffled edge. The bright orange beards light up the pure white standards (upward petals) that rise above, giving the flower an almost glowing effect. The big blooms harmonize nicely with other Bearded Iris – try some lavender, raspberry, or tangerine colors to really make the flowers pop. They're also beautiful with Oriental Poppies, Peonies, or evergreen shrubs. Plant Care to Dance rhizomes (bulbs) in well-draining soil in a mostly sunny spot. Fertilize with bone meal in the fall and an organic bulb food in spring. Pinch spent flowers and cut the flower stems back when flowering is done to let the spear-shaped foliage add a vertical element to the garden bed. These deer and rabbit resistant plants are easy-care choices for the busy gardener.
More InformationSKU | AM017775 |
Item Package Size | Bag of 1 |
Common Name | Care to Dance Bearded Iris |
Botanical Name | Iris germanica Care to Dance |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Red, White |
Mature Height | 24-36" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | Plant rhizomes 12-24" apart |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Bloom Time | Mid spring |
Planting Depth | Iris should be planted so the tops of the rhizomes are exposed and the roots are spread out facing downwards in the soil. Make sure not to plant the rhizomes too deep. |
Ships As | Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
Foliage | Green, Sword-shaped, linear leaves. |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Well Draining |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
Awards | Honorable Mention: 2015 |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |