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Iris Ciutadella - Bearded iris

Iris germanica Ciutadella
German Iris, Bearded Iris

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A beautiful bicolour variety, strongly wavy, with contrasting shades of purple and blue. The white petals are tinged with a hint of lilac and the sepals are burgundy red with a touch of pale pink on the margin and streaks, with bronze beards. This iris produces two to three flower stalks per rhizome and 8 to 9 buds per stalk. Standing at 85 cm tall, they bloom in mid-season, in May-June.
Flower size
12 cm
Height at maturity
85 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time August to September
Recommended planting time February to March, July to October
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Description

The 'Ciutadella' Iris germanica is a recent variety of bearded iris with a contrasting and strongly wavy flower. Its white petals are barely tinged with lilac, in harmony with the dark red sepals, highlighted by a pale pink border, like some streaks towards the centre. The bronze beards are small. In the garden, this plant forms large, highly flowering clumps in spring, in the middle of the iris season.

The 'Ciutadella' Iris is a rhizomatous perennial plant that develops in elegantly upright clumps from spring, with its foliage disappearing in winter. It belongs to the Iridaceae family. It is one of the many cultivars obtained over centuries, whose controversial origin is debated around the number of chromosomes of potential ancestors. It should be noted that Garden Irises have European origins. They thrive in calcareous soils and require plenty of sunlight, with their rhizomes needing to 'cook' in summer to flower. A minimum of six hours of sunlight per day is generally required.

'Ciutadella', derived from 'Urban Cowgirl', will reach a height of 85 cm when in bloom, with 2 to 3 flower stalks per rhizome and 8 to 9 flower buds on each stalk. The clump will spread indefinitely over time, with the central rhizomes thinning out in favour of the outer rhizomes. The foliage consists of long and wide sword-shaped leaves, a slightly glaucous green, traversed by parallel veins. In April, floral stems appear that will produce bicoloured flowers in May, blooming from the top to the bottom. They consist of 3 upright and wavy, white lilac petals, dominating 3 wide, purple garnet sepals, with ample undulations along the edges. The beards are bronze. The colour of this plant is enhanced by the thick and iridescent texture of the floral parts.

Obtained by Cayeux (France), 2024.

To accompany irises, choose plants that have similar requirements in terms of soil and exposure. Opt for low-growing species or those with light foliage, which do not obstruct the light needed by the irises and do not compete with them, while offering staggered or non-staggered flowering. For example, Gaura will maintain visual appeal throughout the summer and hide the foliage of the Iris after flowering. California Poppies and love-in-a-mist, which tolerate dry soil, are compatible with irises. Perennial geraniums, salvias, and Libertias are also good companions that extend the flowering period. At the base of a wall, the relative shelter from the wind allows for the use of tall irises. If you are concerned about climatic uncertainties, choose intermediate iris varieties, which offer better resistance to wind and rain. Slopes, the base of small trees with light foliage, and terraced edges can be stabilised by a dense planting of old varieties that can remain in place and require little care.

The vegetable garden can be adorned with a few clumps or borders of irises for cut flowers.

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time May to June
Flower size 12 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 85 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Iris

Species

germanica

Cultivar

Ciutadella

Family

Iridaceae

Other common names

German Iris, Bearded Iris

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference 226210

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Planting and care

Do you have a sunny location, sheltered from the wind, warm and rather dry in summer?
This is the ideal location for planting tall irises like 'Ciutadella'! In the shade, they grow but do not flower. They are hardy and do not need winter protection. Well-drained soil is perfect, even if it is rather dry. German irises require limestone soil: amend your soil with lime if it tends to be acidic. Excessively wet soil promotes rhizome rot. Plant from July to September. This allows the rhizomes enough time to grow and develop new roots before winter. They should be planted as soon as they are purchased for best results. Plan to divide the irises every 4 years or so to give them fresh soil. They have vigorous growth and require space to develop and flower well. Plant with spacing appropriate to the size and vigour of the variety: about 34-50 cm for tall ones (5 to 10 plants per square metre). In a monochrome planting, the rhizomes are planted in a staggered pattern. For a mix of colours, plant them in groups of several plants of the same variety. Always consider the direction of rhizome growth by arranging them in a star shape, with buds and leaves facing outward, and spacing them well away from other varieties so they have room to grow.

Planting

Dig a hole that is wide and deep enough. Create a wide conical mound of soil in the hole, on which the rhizome and spreading roots are placed. Cover the roots. It is important for the rhizome to be left just above the surface of the soil. It should not be planted in a dip (risk of rot), so anticipate that the soil will settle and the iris will sink. In clay or moist soil, the rhizome should even be left elevated on a slight mound of a few centimetres. To make the soil cling to the roots, lightly firm the soil and water abundantly immediately after planting. Water 2-3 times if necessary until the plant is established.

Maintenance:

Keep the soil free of weeds by shallow hoeing, taking care not to damage the rhizomes or roots. Weeds shade the irises, retain moisture (causing rot), and attract slugs. Remove dry leaves. If they are diseased (red-bordered spots of heterosporiosis), burn them. Remove faded flowers.

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Planting period

Best planting time August to September
Recommended planting time February to March, July to October

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained, limestone soil.

Care

Pruning instructions Cut the flowering stems at the end of the flowering period. Optionally (it is not obligatory), cut the foliage at a slant halfway up in the summer.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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