Iris germanica Amethyst Dancer - Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Amethyst Dancer - Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Amethyst Dancer
German Iris, Bearded Iris
Healthy rootstock. Waiting for the next flowering.
Nathalie F., 02/02/2020
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Description
Iris germanica 'Amethyst Dancer', also known as the tall bearded iris, offers large, fragrant, bi-coloured flowers in May-June. The peach-chamois petals are beautifully undulated, while the purple-wine sepals are washed with lavender along the edges. White veins radiate from the orange-tipped beard. It blooms during mid-season for tall bearded irises, and quickly forms beautiful clumps. Perfect for borders, mass plantings, and embankments.
'Amethyst Dancer' is a perennial, deciduous rhizomatous plant that forms upright clumps starting from spring. It belongs to the Iridaceae family. It is one of the many cultivars developed over centuries, with its controversial origin being debated around the number of chromosomes in its potential ancestors. It is known that garden irises have European origins. 'Amethyst Dancer' can reach a height of 85cm (34in) when in bloom, and the clump can spread indefinitely over time, with the centre rhizomes becoming bare as the outer rhizomes take over. This iris has an elegant upright habit with dense clumps. The foliage consists of long, undulate, glaucous green leaves with prominent veins. In April, floral stems appear. In May, flowers bloom from the top down to the lower branches. The colouring of this plant is enhanced by the texture of the petals and sepals. It is worth noting that the flowers are also highly fragrant.
The vegetable garden can be enhanced with a few clumps or borders of irises, as it is also a classic location for growing flowers for cutting.
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Iris
germanica
Amethyst Dancer
Iridaceae
German Iris, Bearded Iris
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
A sunny, warm, and relatively dry location in summer is ideal for planting irises. They struggle to grow and flower when planted in shade. They are hardy and do not require winter protection. Well-drained soil is perfect, even if it is on the dry and chalky side. Excessively wet soil can lead to rhizome rot. Plant them from July to September. This allows the rhizomes enough time to grow before being dug up, and to develop new roots before winter. They should be planted as soon as they are purchased for best results. Plan to divide irises every 4 years to provide them with fresh soil. They have vigorous growth and need space to develop and flower well. Plant them with appropriate spacing based on the size and vigour of the variety: approximately 34 to 50cm (13 to 20in) for tall irises (5 to 10 plants per square metre). In a monochromatic planting, rhizomes should be 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, arranging them in a star shape with buds and leaves facing outward, and spacing them well away from other varieties to allow room for growth.
Planting:
Dig a hole that is wide and deep enough. Create a conical mound of soil in the hole, on which the rhizome and spread-out roots are placed. Cover the roots. It is important for the rhizome to be positioned at the surface of the soil. It should not be planted in a depression (risk of rot), so anticipate that the soil will settle and the iris will sink. In clayey or damp soil, the rhizome should even be left elevated on a slight mound of a few centimetres. To secure the soil around the roots, lightly tamp the soil and thoroughly water immediately after planting. Water 2-3 times, if necessary, until the plant establishes.
Maintenance:
Keep the soil free of weeds by lightly hoeing, taking care not to damage the rhizomes or roots. Weeds create shade for the irises, retain moisture (leading to rot), and attract slugs. Also, remove dry leaves. If they are diseased (red-bordered spots of heterosporiosis), burn them. Remove faded flowers.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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