Growing Bearded Irises: Named for the Greek goddess of the rainbow, Irises are majestic flowers that have been developed into an amazing array of colors, with upright sword-shaped foliage that adds elegant texture to the garden even after flowers have passed. “Standards” are the upright petals, and “falls” are the name for the lower petals. Bearded Irises are surprisingly easy to grow, with late spring blooms that bridge the gap from spring into summer. They are deer resistant, rabbit resistant, and drought-resistant, making them a great choice for low-maintenance gardens. Bearded Irises grow vigorously from rhizomes - an irregularly shaped bulbous root that grows at a right angle from the foliage. Over time, the rhizomes will spread and multiply, delivering even more Bearded Iris blooms to your garden as the years pass.
Our Formal Affair Bearded Iris Collection includes 5 Bearded Irises with one of each, or 15 Bearded Irises with three of each:
'Starring' Bearded Iris
'Señor Jinx' Bearded Iris
'Immortality' Reblooming Bearded Iris
'Raven Girl' Bearded Iris
'Champagne Elegance' Reblooming Bearded Iris
*Plants are subject to change due to availability. If we make substitutions, we feature plants with similar attributes suitable to the collection design.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM017826 AM017785 (Collection of 5) AM017816 (Collection of 15)
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Common Name | Formal Affair Bearded Iris Collection |
Botanical Name | Iris germanica |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Mixed |
Mature Height | Iris in this collection range from 24-39" tall |
Mature Spread | Plant rhizomes 12-24" apart |
Bloom Time | Early spring to early summer and again in late summer to mid fall |
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. |
Ships As | Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
Soil Type | Average Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Average |
Advantages | Deer Resistant, Multiple Blooms / Rebloomer, Great For Mass Plantings, Multiplies / Naturalizes, Easy To Grow, Good For Cut Flowers, Rabbit Resistant |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Late Summer |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
Native To | Europe |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |