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Iris germanica Cameo Wine - Bearded Iris

Iris germanica Cameo wine
German Iris, Bearded Iris

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Really, the colour matches the photo. Very pretty, flowering in spring after planting the previous autumn.

Barbara, 13/05/2020

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Iris germanica 'Cameo Wine', a variety of soft pink Garden Iris with mandarin orange beards, scent of orange blossom.
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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Recommended planting time July to October
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Flowering time May to June
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Description

Everyone knows the 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 broad, sword-shaped leaves contrast with crumpled, multicolored flowers perched high up. The flowers have the particularity of forming three large upright petals and three silky and 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 and 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 making bouquets.

The variety of Garden Iris 'Cameo Wine' measures 85cm (34in) in height. It has soft pink petals with mandarin orange beards. They are scented with orange blossom.

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

Place the 'Cameo wine' Iris in a border or mass planting, accompanied by yarrow, Alliums, Stipas or roses. It is preferable to scatter them in groups of 3 or alone instead of creating homogeneous iris plantings.

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Iris germanica Cameo Wine - Bearded Iris (Flowering) Flowering

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Cluster
Flowering description Pale pink with a mandarin orange beard.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green
Foliage description Deciduous.

Plant habit

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

Botanical data

Genus

Iris

Species

germanica

Cultivar

Cameo wine

Family

Iridaceae

Other common names

German Iris, Bearded Iris

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Iris 'Cameo Wine' should be planted shallowly, leaving the rootstock exposed at ground level. Add sand when the soil is too heavy or too wet and place the rootstocks on small mounds. Ensure good drainage so that the irises do not rot. During summer, this iris should be watered 1 to 2 times a month. At the end of flowering, they should be pruned by cutting the flower stalks to 10cm (4in) from the ground. Damaged leaves should only be removed in autumn. It is not recommended to provide 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 identified by oval brown spots. To prevent it, treat the irises 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. The transplantation should be done in a location without irises for a year. Take the most beautiful young plants from the rootstock, usually those on the outer edge.

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 at a slant halfway up in summer using secateurs.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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