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Iris germanica Arctic Age - Bearded Iris

Iris germanica Arctic Age
German Iris, Bearded Iris

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Iris germanica 'Arctic Age', a variety of Garden Iris with white petals and a lemon yellow beard.
Height at maturity
95 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time July to October
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Description

Everyone knows Iris germanica, which has become world famous thanks to the paintings of Van Gogh and Monet. It owes its popularity to its unique design.

Its wide, sword-shaped leaves contrast with crumpled, multicoloured flowers perched high up. The flowers have the particularity of forming three large upright petals and three silky, trailing sepals, called "beards". The flowering lasts a few weeks in May/June. This Iris has large fleshy rhizomes creeping on the ground. It likes light, heat, and light, well-drained soils. It is not afraid of cold or summer drought, its enemy is moisture, especially in heavy soils. Superb in a sunny border, it is also highly appreciated for bouquet arrangements.

The 'Arctic Age' variety of Garden Iris measures 95cm (37in) in height. It has white petals with a lemon yellow beard.

Very resistant, it should be exposed to full sun, in rather dry and well-drained soil.

Place the 'Arctic Age' Iris in a border or flower bed, in the company of yarrows, Alliums, Stipas, or roses. It is preferable to scatter them in groups of 3 or alone instead of creating homogeneous iris beds.

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Iris germanica Arctic Age - Bearded Iris (Flowering) Flowering

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to July
Flowering description White with a lemon yellow beard.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green
Foliage description Deciduous

Plant habit

Height at maturity 95 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Iris

Species

germanica

Cultivar

Arctic Age

Family

Iridaceae

Other common names

German Iris, Bearded Iris

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference19251

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Planting and care

The 'Arctic Age' iris should be planted shallowly, allowing the rhizome to be level with the soil surface. Add sand when the soil is too heavy or too wet and place the rhizomes on small mounds. Ensure good drainage to prevent the iris from rotting. During summer, this iris should be watered 1 to 2 times a month. At the end of flowering, the flower stalks should be pruned, cutting them 10cm (4in) from the ground. Damaged leaves should only be removed in autumn. It is not recommended to add too much nitrogen as it weakens the plant and increases the number of leaves at the expense of flowers. Taller flower stems become brittle. The iris can be susceptible to heterosporiosis, a disease characterized by oval brown spots. To prevent it, treat the iris with Bordeaux mixture at the beginning of the growing season. Every 4 years in summer after flowering, divide the clumps by pulling up the entire plant. Transplant them to a location without irises for at least a year. Take the most beautiful young plants from the rhizome, usually those on the outer edge.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time July to October

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 6 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 soil

Care

Pruning instructions Cut the flowering stems at the end of the flowering period. Cut the foliage diagonally halfway in the summer using pruning shears.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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