Rubenesque Bearded Iris
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Description
A high bud count gives this award-winning variety an extra-long blooming period. It is pumpkin orange with a slightly lighter area just below the dusky tangerine beards. You'll definitely notice its musky scent as it blooms from mid spring to early summer.
- Botanical NameIris germanica 'Rubenesque'
- Ships AsPremium Rhizome
- FormRhizome
- Hardiness Zone4-9
- Flowering TimeBegins bloom in early season, then produces another bloom mid season and again late season (mid spring to early summer)
- Flower ColorStrong orange-apricot to coffee or could be called pumpkin orange, slightly lighter area below dusky tangerine beard
- Flower Form4.5-5" flowers with widely flared falls
- Foliage TypeBlue-green sword-shaped leaves
- Height/Habit42 inches
- Planting InstructionsPlant with top half of the rhizom exposed
- Light RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Shade
- Soil RequirementsWell drained soil. Vigorous grower which requires generous feeding if soil is not fertile. At least 5 hours of sunlight each day. Water during dry periods. Avoid water-logged soils.
- Will TolerateAcidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
- Watering RequirementsAverage. Do not let the soil dry out completely during spring and summer. Plants are quite drought-tolerant
- Fertilization RequirementsOnce a year
- PruningCut off dead blooms. Cut back foliage to fan size in late fall. Clean up plant debris before winter to prevent borers from overwintering.
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Features
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Hardiness Zone
4-9
- Bloom Time
Begins bloom in early season, then produces another bloom mid season and again late season (mid spring to early summer)
- Height
42 inches
- Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Ships As
Premium Rhizome
- Plant In
Fall
- Deer Resistant
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