Iris germanica French-Cancan - Tall Bearded Iris
Iris germanica French-Cancan - Tall Bearded Iris
Iris germanica French-Cancan
Bearded Iris
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Description
'French Cancan' is a tall bearded iris that offers a beautiful combination of pastel tones around long red beards. On its undulate flower, the pale pink petals stand above blue-lavender sepals, warmed with apricot pink at the base. The stems bear many well-spaced buds, which extends the flowering period. This mid-season to late variety blooms in May-June depending on the climate.
This plant is a perennial with fleshy rootstocks, like all other tall bearded irises grown in gardens for a long time. These irises belong to the Iridaceae family and are related to Iris × germanica, an old European hybrid derived from I. pallida and I. variegata. They grow from superficial rootstocks, are very hardy in well-drained soil and tolerate summer drought once established. The foliage consists of sword-shaped leaves, glaucous green, arranged in a fan. It is more or less evergreen in winter depending on the climate.
'French Cancan' measures approximately 85 cm in height when in flower. After 3 or 4 years of cultivation, the clump occupies 40 to 50 cm on the ground. Obtained in France by Richard Cayeux, registered in 2001 then introduced in 2002, this iris bears the seedling number 93 186 B. It is the result of a cross between 'Child of Fortune' and 'Parisien'. It received the title of Favorite Guest Iris in 2002 at a convention of the American Iris Society.
Plant this iris 'French Cancan' in groups of three rootstocks, spaced 35 to 40 cm apart, to obtain a well-flowered clump within 2-3 years. In a flower bed, combine it with irises of more vivid colour: the iris 'Old Black Magic', almost black, highlights its pale pink petals. You can add the Linaria purpurea 'Canon J. Went' which offers very fine pale pink spikes in summer, and the Dianthus plumarius 'Doris' which will not compete with its rootstocks.
The vegetable garden can accommodate a few clumps of irises, along with other cut flowers, notably gladioli and hybrid lilies.
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Botanical data
Iris
germanica
French-Cancan
Iridaceae
Bearded Iris
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the iris 'French-Cancan' from July to October. Choose a very sunny position, with at least six hours of direct sunlight per day, as shade significantly reduces flowering. Plant it in fertile, neutral to lime-bearing soil, that is very well-drained; in clay soil, loosen it generously and add gravel or coarse sand to avoid standing water around the rootstock. Place the rootstock almost at the surface, with the top side exposed to the sun, and bury only the roots. Space the plants 30 to 40 cm apart. Water at planting time, then only in case of prolonged drought during the first year. Remove faded flowers, cut the flowered stems back to the base and remove dry leaves at the end of winter.
Divide the rootstocks every three or four years, in summer, when the centre of the clump 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).
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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.