Iris Siva Siva - Tall Bearded Iris
Iris Siva Siva - Tall Bearded Iris
Iris Siva Siva - Tall Bearded Iris
Iris Siva Siva - Tall Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Siva Siva
German Iris, Bearded Iris
Planted last summer, I was delighted to see it flower as early as this spring. Very pretty colours.
Monique , 25/05/2025
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Description
Iris 'Siva Siva' is an old variety of Grand Garden Iris which is bright and colourful, always making a big impact in spring flower beds. Its flowers are speckled with gold, copper, mahogany brown, and red, with a beautiful white zone, like a spotlight, in the centre of the sepals. The centre of each corolla has a yellow-orange beard. This variety pairs particularly well with white or red flowering snapdragons, in the garden and in a vase.
Iris 'Siva Siva' is a rhizomatous perennial that forms upright clumps of deciduous foliage. This plant belongs to the Iridaceae family and is one of the many cultivars obtained over the centuries, with its controversial origin debated around the number of chromosomes of potential ancestors. It is worth noting that these Irises have European origins.
Iris 'Siva Siva' is a tall variety, reaching a height of 90 cm (35in) when in flower. Each rhizome produces branched stems with numerous flower buds. The clump will spread very quickly, with no theoretical limit over time, as the central rhizomes become bare in favour of the outer rhizomes. The foliage consists of long sword-shaped, glaucous green leaves, with strong veins. Floral stems appear in April and flower in May, in the middle of the peak season for tall irises, blooming from the top to the lower branches.The colour is enhanced by the silky texture of the petals and sepals.
Created by James Gibson in 1961 - Award: Honorable Mention in 1963
To accompany irises, choose plants based on their needs (exposure, soil...), growth (low plants or light foliage, non-competitive plants), decorative appearance and flowering time. For example, Gauras will not shade the irises and will keep the faded iris bed attractive throughout the summer. California Poppies and Love-in-a-Mist will tolerate the same dry soil conditions as irises in summer. Perennial geraniums, salvias, and Libertias also pair very well with irises. Slopes, the base of small trees with light foliage, and terraced edges can be stabilised by a dense planting of old varieties that require little care. If the goal is more decorative and access for care is possible, modern varieties can be chosen, like intermediates that are less likely to be blown over by wind and rain.
A few clumps or borders of irises can be added to the vegetable garden for cut flowers.
Iris Siva Siva - Tall Bearded Iris in pictures
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Botanical data
Iris
germanica
Siva Siva
Iridaceae
German Iris, Bearded Iris
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Do you have a very sunny 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 dry, chalky, or rocky. Soil that is too wet promotes rhizome rot. Plant from July to September to allow the rhizome to grow and develop new roots before winter. They should be planted as soon as they are purchased, for best results. Plan to divide irises every 4 years or so to give them fresh soil. They have vigorous growth and require space to develop and flower well. Plant with a spacing appropriate to the size and vigour of the variety: approximately 34-50 cm (13-20in) for tall varieties. Always consider the direction of growth of the rootstocks, 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 grow.
Planting
Dig a hole that is wide and deep enough. Make a conical mound of soil in the hole, on which to place the rhizome and spread out the roots. Cover the roots. It is important for the rhizome to be at the surface of the soil. It should not be planted in a dip (risk of rot). Take into account that the soil will settle and the iris will sink. In clayey or damp soil, the rhizome can even be left slightly elevated on a small mound. To make the soil cling to the roots, lightly firm and water abundantly immediately after planting. Water if necessary 2-3 times until it is established.
Maintenance:
Keep the soil free of weeds by shallow 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 (red-bordered spots of heterosporiosis), we recommend burning 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.
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