Iris germanica Scatterbrain - Tall Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Scatterbrain - Tall Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Scatterbrain
Bearded Iris
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Description
Iris ‘Scatterbrain’ is a variety of Tall Bearded Iris tall, late-flowering, very decorative when planted in large clumps. Its colouring, combining white, ruby red and gold, is uncommon among tall bearded irises: it relies not on a simple contrast between two colours, but on the richly coloured and heavily veined pattern of the sepals. In the garden, this variety creates a little highlight at the end of the iris season.
Its flower stems reach about 1 m in height. The fleshy rhizomes lie at the surface and become golden in the sun. The foliage, more or less deciduous or evergreen in winter, forms fans of glaucous green, upright leaves that arise directly from the rhizomes. As with other tall bearded irises, the clump must be divided when the centre becomes less floriferous. The flowers of Iris ‘Scatterbrain’ are large, undulate and scented, exuding a spicy fragrance noticeable in mild weather. The 3 upper petals are white, finely edged with gold. The 3 style arms are also white, with a golden touch on the crest. The 3 sepals are the real originality of this variety: their base is white, traversed by ruby veins that thicken on a yellow background until forming a broad red wash, finished with a narrow golden border. The beard, bright yellow, provides a lovely touch of vibrancy to the whole.
The Iris germanica grown in gardens do not come from a single wild species. The botanical name Iris × germanica historically refers to a rhizomatous hybrid between two species, Iris pallida and I. variegata. Modern tall bearded irises are more complex horticultural cultivars, selected for generations for flower size, stem height, undulation of petals, diversity of colours and regularity of flowering.
‘Scatterbrain’ was bred in the United States by Thomas Johnson. Registered in 2008 under seedling number Tw55C, it was introduced the same year by Mid-America Garden. It is the result of a cross between ‘Ring Around Rosie’ and ‘Quandary’ and received an Honorable Mention from the American Iris Society in 2010, then an Award of Merit in 2012.
Iris ‘Scatterbrain’ is more effective when planted in a small group than as a specimen. Plant 3 rhizomes spaced 40 cm apart, in a sunny border or on a slope, preferably in the middle or at the back of the planting. The soil should be clear around the stump, avoid planting near lush perennials that would deprive the rhizomes of sun. You can mix this iris with the white, late-flowering variety ‘Arctic Age’ and plant behind your iris clumps, for example, Amorpha canescens, Seseli gummiferum and Linaria purpurea Cannon J Went. Between the irises, plant for example Verbascum ‘Cotswold Queen’ and bulbs of Report an error about the product description
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Iris
germanica
Scatterbrain
Iridaceae
Bearded Iris
Cultivar or hybrid
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Plant the iris ‘Scatterbrain’ from July to October. Choose a very sunny exposure, with at least six hours of direct sunlight per day, as shade significantly reduces flowering. Plant it in fertile, neutral to lime-bearing soil, especially well-drained; in clay soil, loosen generously and add gravel or coarse sand to prevent stagnant water around the rootstock. Place the rootstock almost at the surface, with the upper side visible to the sun, and bury only the roots. Space the young 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 spent flower stalks at 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).
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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