Iris Sorbet Fraise - Tall Bearded Iris
Iris Sorbet Fraise - Tall Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Sorbet Fraise
German Iris, Bearded Iris
Thanks to the individuals (for the order preparation and shipping), the bulb received is healthy. Planted near the "Warm Brown" and "Sultan's Palace" varieties, I am now patiently waiting for it to take root... (or not?)
Thierry, 24/04/2023
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Available in 2 sizes
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Description
Everyone knows Iris germanica, which has become world-famous thanks to paintings by Van Gogh and Monet.
Its wide sword-shaped leaves contrast with tall crumpled, multicoloured flowers. The flowers have three large upright petals and three silky, trailing sepals, with "beards". Flowering lasts a few weeks in May/June. This Iris has large fleshy rhizomes creeping on the ground. It likes sun, warmth, and light, well-draining soil. It does not mind cold or summer drought but hates wet, heavy soils. Superb in a sunny border, it is also loved for bouquets.
Iris Sorbet Fraise is 80cm (32in) high. It bears raspberry pink flowers with red beards.
It is robust and needs to be exposed to full sun, in dry and well-draining soil.
Plant Iris Sorbet Fraise in a border or mass planting, alongside achilleas, alliums, stipas or roses. It is better to scatter them in groups of 3 or alone instead of creating regimental iris beds.
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Botanical data
Iris
germanica
Sorbet Fraise
Iridaceae
German Iris, Bearded Iris
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Iris Sorbet Fraise should be planted shallowly, with the rhizome exposed at ground level. Add sand if the soil is too heavy or wet, and place the rhizomes on small mounds. Ensure good drainage to prevent the irises from rotting. In summer, this iris should be watered 1 to 2 times a month. At the end of flowering, cut the flower stems to 10 cm (4in) above the ground. Damaged leaves should only be removed in autumn. Do not give too much nitrogen as it increases the number of leaves at the expense of flowers. Taller flower stalks become brittle. Iris can be susceptible to heterosporiosis, a disease identified by oval brown spots. Every 4 years after flowering in summer, divide the clumps by uprooting the entire plant and transplanting the most beautiful young plants from the rhizome, usually those on the outskirts, to an area that has been without irises for the last year.
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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.