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Iris Raspberry Wine

Iris germanica Raspberry Wine
German Iris, Bearded Iris

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Planted in autumn 2015, the first flowers bloomed in spring 2016. A deep purple color reminiscent of velvet. The stems stand over a meter tall... exceptional.

Maryline, 17/12/2016

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This is a variety of Bearded Iris with wine-coloured petals and beard.
Height at maturity
95 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time July to October
Recommended planting time July to November
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Flowering time May to June
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Description

The Raspberry Wine Bearded Iris has dark mauve flowers with wine-purple beards. The petals and sepals are delicately wavy.

 

Everyone knows the bearded or German Iris, which has become world-famous thanks to the paintings of Van Gogh and Monet. It owes its popularity to its unique design.

Its wide, sword-shaped leaves contrast with crumpled, multicoloured flowers held high. The flowers have three large upright petals and three silky, trailing sepals, called "beard" for a few weeks in May/June. This Iris has large, fleshy rhizomes creeping along the ground. It likes light, warmth, and light, well-drained soils. It doesn't mind cold or summer drought and doesn't like moisture, especially in heavy soils. Stunning in a sunny border, it is also beautiful as a cut flower.

It is very robust in full sun and in dry and well-drained soil.

Place Iris Raspberry Wine in a border or bed, alongside yarrows, alliums, stipas or roses. It is better to scatter them in groups of 3 or alone rather than creating entire iris beds.

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Iris Raspberry Wine (Flowering) Flowering
Iris Raspberry Wine (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour purple
Flowering time May to June
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 95 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Iris

Species

germanica

Cultivar

Raspberry Wine

Family

Iridaceae

Other common names

German Iris, Bearded Iris

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Iris Raspberry wine should be planted shallowly, with the rhizome exposed at ground level. Add sand if the soil is too heavy or too damp, and place the rhizomes on small mounds. Ensure good drainage so that the irises do not rot. During summer, this iris should be watered once or twice a month. After flowering, cut the flower stems to 10 cm (4in) from the ground. Damaged leaves should only be removed in autumn. It is not recommended to provide too much nitrogen as it weakens the plant and increases the number of leaves at the expense of flowers. Taller flower stalks can become brittle. The iris can be susceptible to heterosporiosis, a disease identified by oval brown spots. To prevent it, treat the irises with Bordeaux mixture at the beginning of the growing season. Divide the clumps every 4 years in summer after flowering by pulling up the entire plant.  Choose the best plants from the rhizome, usually from around the edge, and transplant them to a location which has been without irises for one year. 

Planting period

Best planting time July to October
Recommended planting time July to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery, Shaded rockery
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 6 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained soil

Care

Pruning instructions Cut back the faded flower stems. Cut the foliage at a slant halfway up in summer.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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