Iris germanica Dinky Circus - Dwarf Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Dinky Circus - Dwarf Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Dinky Circus
Bearded Iris
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Description
Iris 'Dinky Circus' is a dwarf iris that opens the iris season beautifully with its white flower heavily veined with purplish violet. This small variety known as "plicata" has an interesting pattern in the foreground of a rock garden, in a trough or on top of a low wall. It blooms early, at the same time as small spring bulbs.
This cultivar is part of the dwarf miniature bearded irises, the smallest bearded irises grown in gardens. The plant is perennial, it has a horizontal fleshy rootstock that spreads slowly just at the soil surface. It forms a small dense clump, composed of narrow, upright, sword-shaped leaves, glaucous green. The foliage renews after flowering and can almost disappear in winter in cold regions. The flowering of this variety 'Dinky Circus' takes place in April, before that of tall bearded irises. The flowers open just above the foliage. Each bears three upright petals, white, broadly edged and veined with purplish violet, and three trailing white sepals with a finer purplish border and dark lines that radiate from the beard. The beard is blackish violet, lighter at the base. The plicata pattern does not extend over the entire flower; it creates a network of borders, veins and pits on a light background. The flowers emit a light fragrance.
'Dinky Circus' was registered in 1998 by American hybridizer Paul Black. It is derived from the cross Inky Dinky × Flea Circus. The American Iris Society has distinguished it three times: Honorable Mention in 2000, Award of Merit in 2002 and Caparne-Welch Medal in 2004, an award specifically for dwarf miniature bearded irises.
Use Iris 'Dinky Circus' in a low border, rock garden, at the edge of a path or in a trough to admire its flowering up close. You can associate it with small spring bulbs such as botanical tulips and crocuses in spring or autumn to spread out the flowering seasons. Among perennials, choose those that won't smother its rootstocks: Armeria maritima 'Düsseldorfer Stolz', blue fescue 'Easy Blue' or Lewisia cotyledon mix, for example.
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Iris
germanica
Dinky Circus
Iridaceae
Bearded Iris
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The dwarf iris ‘Dinky Circus’ is planted from July to October, when it is in the form of a rootstock. Place it in full sun, in very well-drained soil, even poor and lime-bearing or stony soil. Position the rootstock almost at the surface, with the roots spread downwards; the top must remain visible. Water generously at planting to ensure good contact between soil and roots, then only during dry periods in the weeks following establishment. Subsequently, watering will be unnecessary. Cut off the small faded flower stalks after flowering. Divide the clump every three or four years, in summer, when the centre flowers less.
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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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