Iris germanica En Ebullition - Bearded Iris

The 'En Ebullition' German Iris is a variety of border iris, not very tall, which seduces with its pastel and truly luminous colour. It is the violet veins and the golden yellow imprints on the petals that give this white flower all its vivacity. This charming variety is particularly suitable for ornamental borders and gardens exposed to the wind. Mid to late season flowering.

The 'En Ebullition' Iris is a rhizomatous and deciduous perennial plant, forming upright clumps from spring onwards. It belongs to the Iridaceae family. It is one of many cultivars obtained over the centuries, with debate about their controversial origins revolving around the number of chromosomes of potential ancestors. It should be noted that Bearded Irises have European origins.

This 'En Ebullition' variety is of modest size, reaching a height of 60 cm (24in) when in flower, and the clump will spread indefinitely over time, with the central rhizomes becoming bare in favour of the outer ones. The plant has an upright, elegant habit in a dense clump. The foliage consists of long sword-shaped leaves, glaucous green in colour, with prominent veins. In April floral stems appear bearing several flower buds, with flowering occurring towards the end of the iris season, in May-June. The flowers open progressively from the top down towards the lower branches. Bordered by small regular undulations, these flowers consist of white and iridescent standard petals dominating sepals more or less veined in deep lavender mauve, speckled with golden yellow at the shoulders. The beards are orange with yellow tips. The colour of this plant is, as always with Bearded Irises, enhanced by the texture of the petals and sepals.

Bred by Cayeux, 2022.

To accompany the irises, choose plants based on their needs (sunlight, soil), their "respectful" growth habit vis-a-vis irises (low-growing plants or light foliage), and how they complement each other visually (appearance, flowering period). For example, Gauras will cast little shade and will keep the bed attractive throughout summer once the irises have flowered. Eschscholzia, like irises, will be satisfied with dry and poor soil. Geraniums, salvias, and Libertia also complement irises very well. Slopes and terraced edges can be stabilised by dense planting of old diploid varieties that can remain in place and require little care. If the goal is more decorative and access for care is possible one can choose more modern varieties, such as intermediates that are less likely than tall varieties to be knocked over by wind and rain.