Iris pumila Crispy - Dwarf bearded Iris
Iris pumila Crispy - Dwarf bearded Iris
Iris pumila Crispy
Dwarf bearded Iris
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Description
Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Crispy' is a miniature bearded iris that blooms particularly early in March-April. Its wavy flowers are pure white, with light yellow beards. This dwarf variety forms pretty clumps that colonize the soil, perfect for creating a beautiful spring display in rockeries, planters, and borders.
Iris 'Crispy' is a rhizomatous perennial plant. It is a horticultural creation by Walter Welch dating back to 1958 classified in the horticultural category of Miniature Dwarf Bearded Irises (MDB), and possesses the genes of Iris pumila, among others, which blooms in rocky meadows in Central Europe and Asia. All these plants belong to the Iridaceae family.
Irs 'Crispy' Iris forms small upright clumps of deciduous foliage from spring. The plant will reach 18 cm (7in) high when flowering, and the clump will spread without a theoretical limit over time, with the centre rhizomes becoming bare in favour of the outer rhizomes. The foliage consists of thin and long sword-shaped, slightly glaucous green leaves. Short flowering stems appear in March and bloom in April, earlier or later depending on the climate. The flowering stems generally bear a solitary flower at their tip which is quite large in comparison to the plant. The white flower has three upright petals above 3 large drooping sepals. The beards are light yellow.
To accompany dwarf irises, choose plants based on their needs (exposure, soil...), growth (low-growing plants or light foliage), decorative appearance and flowering date. For example, Gauras will cast little shade on them and will keep the faded iris bed attractive throughout the summer. Eschscholzia will be happy with dry and poor soil, just like iris. Geraniums, salvias, and Libertia also accompany irises very well. Slopes and terraced edges can be stabilised by a dense planting of old diploid varieties that require little care.
Use the entire range of irises for rockeries, stony and dry meadows, limestone plateaus, rocky slopes and green roofs. Border edges are usually the domain of border irises, but can also accomodate dwarf irises!
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Botanical data
Iris
pumila
Crispy
Iridaceae
Dwarf bearded Iris
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Do you have a sunny, warm location, dry in summer?
This is the ideal location for dwarf irises! In shade, they grow but do not flower. They are hardy and do not need winter protection. Well-drained soil is perfect, even dry and chalky. Too much moisture promotes rhizome rot. Plant from July to September to allow the rhizomes enough time to grow and develop new roots before winter. They should be planted as soon as they are purchased for better results. Plan to divide irises every 4 years or so to give them fresh soil. They have strong growth and need space to develop and flower well. Planted with a spacing adapted to the size and vigour of the variety: approximately 34-50 cm (13-20in) for tall ones. In a monochrome planting, the rhizomes are planted in staggered rows. To create a mix of colours, plant them in groups of several plants of the same variety. Always consider the direction of growth of the rhizomes by arranging them in a star shape, with buds and leaves facing outwards, 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 and place the rhizome and spread out roots on top of it. Cover the roots. The rhizome must be left just 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 clayey or damp soil, the rhizome can even be left raised on a slight mound. To make the soil cling to the roots, lightly firm and water abundantly after planting. Water 2-3 times if necessary until it is established.
Maintenance:
Keep the soil weed-free by lightly hoeing, taking care not to damage the rhizomes or roots. Weeds shade the irises, retain moisture (causing rot), and attract slugs. Similarly, remove dry leaves. If they are diseased (reddish-brown bordered spots of heterosporosis), 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.