Iris Poil De Carotte - Bearded Iris
Iris Poil De Carotte - Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Poil De Carotte
German Iris, Bearded Iris
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Description
Iris 'Poil De Carotte' is a medium-sized variety of garden iris, distinguished by its very bright orange flowers, accentuated by red beards. A vibrant and useful colour in the garden, teamed with white or blue for example. Its short flower stalks have better resistance to wind and rain. It is a radiant, vibrant variety, ideal for borders.
Iris 'Poil De Carotte' is a rhizomatous and deciduous perennial plant, with an upright tufted habit from spring. It belongs to the Iridaceae family. It is one of the many cultivars obtained over centuries, whose controversial origin is debated around the number of chromosomes of potential ancestors. It should be noted that Garden Irises have European origins.
'Poil de Carotte' is of modest size, reaching 65 cm (26in) high when flowering and the clump will spread indefinitely with time, with the central rhizomes thinning out in favour of the outer rhizomes. The plant has an erect, elegant, dense tuft. The foliage consists of long sword-shaped, glaucous green, highly veined leaves. In April, floral stems appear bearing several flower buds which will open from the top down. The orange colour of this plant is enhanced by the texture of the petals and sepals.
Bred by Richard Cayeux, 2009. Parentage: ('Oktoberfest' x 'Feu Du Ciel') X seedling 95213A: ('Avalon Sunset' x seedling 89205A: ('Eastertime' x 'Aphrodisiac'))
To accompany irises, choose plants based on their needs (exposure, soil...), growth (low plants or light foliage), decorative appearance and flowering date. For example, Gaura will provide little shade to irises and keep the faded iris bed attractive all summer. Eschscholzia will be happy with the same dry and poor soil as irises. Geraniums, salvias, and Libertia also accompany 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, you can choose more modern varieties like intermediates that are less likely to be toppled over.
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Botanical data
Iris
germanica
Poil De Carotte
Iridaceae
German Iris, Bearded Iris
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Do you have a sunny, warm location, rather dry in summer?
This is the ideal location for irises! In the shade, they grow but do not flower. They are hardy and do not need winter protection. Well-drained soil is perfect, even rather dry and chalky. Soil that is too wet promotes rhizome rot. Plant from July to September to give the rhizomes enough time to grow and develop new roots before winter. They should be planted as soon as they are purchased for the best results. Plan to divide the irises every 4 years or so to give them fresh soil. They are vigorous and need space to develop and flower well. Plant with spacing appropriate to the size and vigour of the variety: about 34-50 cm (13-20in) for tall ones . In a monochrome planting, the rhizomes are planted in a staggered pattern. To create a mix of colours, plant them in groups of several plants of the same variety. Always consider the direction of rhizome growth by arranging them in a star shape, with buds and leaves facing outward, and spacing them well away from other varieties so they have room to develop.
Planting
Dig a hole that is wide and deep enough. Make a conical mound of soil in the hole, place the rhizome and spread out the roots. Cover the roots. The rhizome needs to be left slightly above the surface of the soil. It should not be planted in a dip (risk of rot), so anticipate that the soil will settle and the iris will sink. In clay or moist soil, the rhizome can be left elevated on a slight mound. To make the soil cling to the roots, lightly compact and water abundantly after planting. Water 2-3 times if necessary until the plant takes root.
Maintenance:
Keep the soil weed-free by shallow hoeing, taking care not to damage the rhizomes or roots. Weeds shade the irises, retain moisture (causing rot), and attract slugs. Remove dry leaves. If they are diseased (reddish-brown bordered spots of heterosporiosis), burn them. Remove faded flowers.
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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.