(36" tall x 12" wide) 'Valentino' Bearded Iris is striking with
luscious scarlet standards (upright petals) that almost float over the darker red
falls (lower petals). With lemon-yellow beards and throat, Valentino is sweetly
fragrant and lovely planted where it can shine against the greens in a perennial
bed. Create a focal point by planting a group where they can show off near an
entry, along a deck, or any sunny spot that you like. Plant with Peonies, Delphinium,
and Salvia for even more color. Plant the rhizomes in average soil with good
drainage, just above the soil line and water as needed. Once established these
hardy plants are drought-tolerant, and low maintenance. As flowers fade, trim
spent blooms and cut finished stems close to the ground. The sword-shaped
foliage will continue to add vertical interest. Deer and rabbit resistant.
More InformationSKU | AM018579 |
Item Package Size | Bag of 1 |
Common Name | Valentino Bearded Iris |
Botanical Name | Iris germanica Valentino |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Red |
Mature Height | 36" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | Plant rhizomes 12-24" apart |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Bloom Time | Early to late 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, Fragrant Flower / Foliage |
Awards | Honorable Mention: 2010 |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Fall |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |