Iris germanica Circus Dragon - Dwarf bearded Iris
Iris germanica Circus Dragon - Dwarf bearded Iris
Iris germanica Circus Dragon
Bearded Iris
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Description
The Iris ‘Circus Dragon’ is a dwarf garden iris with a canary yellow colour, warmed by golden orange, with large scarlet red beards. Few Lilliputs offer such vibrancy and contrast between flower and beard. In spring, it can be seen from afar despite its small size. It finds its place in a rock garden, on a dry bank, in a trough, or at the front of a sunny border.
'Circus Dragon' belongs to the group of standard dwarf bearded irises, marketed in France as Lilliput irises. This category includes low irises, taller than miniature irises, but not as tall as intermediate irises. They bloom early in the iris season, before garden irises. The cultivar 'Circus Dragon' reaches 35 to 36 cm in flower. The plant, perennial, forms a small clump of glaucous green leaves, stiff and tapered. It grows from a fleshy rootstock, placed near the soil surface, which thickens and lengthens slowly over the years.
The flower of 'Circus Dragon' is single and brightly coloured: three upright petals and three trailing sepals display the same canary yellow. The scarlet red beards stand out clearly at the base of the sepals. This solid colour is called "self" by iris enthusiasts. A light fragrance may be perceived in mild weather. The flowering of this variety occurs in April or May depending on the climate. Its simple, sunny colour works particularly well in small mineral spaces.
'Circus Dragon' is an American introduction by Bennett Jones, registered in 2001 as seedling number 621-1. It received an Honorable Mention from the American Iris Society in 2004, then an Award of Merit in 2006.
In a rock garden or at the edge of a low wall, 'Circus Dragon' should be surrounded by low plants that do not shade it and do not compete with its rootstocks. Its canary yellow will be enhanced by the bright blue of the Scabiosa columbaria ‘Butterfly Blue’, the pure white of the Iberis sempervirens ‘Snowflake’ and the lemon-green foliage of the Santolina ‘Lemon Fizz’. You can add Salvia nemorosa ‘Marcus’ slightly behind, for its blue-violet spikes and compact habit.
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Iris
germanica
Circus Dragon
Iridaceae
Bearded Iris
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The iris 'Circus Dragon' can be planted from July to October as a rootstock, or in spring and autumn for potted plants, outside freezing periods. Install it in full sun, in soil loosened to a depth of 20 cm, with gravel if the soil retains water in winter. Place the rootstock almost at the surface, with roots spread in the soil; its top must remain visible. Water well at planting time, then only during dry periods in the first few weeks. A light application of well-rotted compost around the clump is sufficient in poor soil. Divide the clumps every three or four years, in summer, when flowering decreases in the centre of the stump.
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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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