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Iris Wabash - Tall Bearded Iris
Iris Wabash - Tall Bearded Iris
Iris Wabash - Tall Bearded Iris
Iris Wabash - Tall Bearded Iris
Iris Wabash - Tall Bearded Iris
Iris germanica Wabash - Grand iris des jardins
Iris Wabash - Tall Bearded Iris
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Iris 'Wabash' belongs to the category of historic Grand Garden Irises, created by pioneers in hybridization. It still captivates with its vigour and elegant flowers, carried by a tall floral stem. Its two-tone flower, with simple lines, truly shines in the garden. It combines pure white upright petals with intense violet sepals finely edged in white. This beautiful, tall variety should be sheltered from wind and bad weather that could cause its long floral stems to bend. This variety has been awarded multiple times for its exceptional qualities.
Iris 'Wabash' is a rhizomatous, deciduous perennial plant that develops elegantly upright clumps. It belongs to the family of Iridaceae. 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. They thrive in chalky soils and crave sunlight, with their rhizomes needing to 'cook' in summer in order to bloom. A minimum of 6 hours of sunlight per day is generally required.
'Wabash' will reach a height of 88-90 cm (35in) when in bloom, with several buds per stem. The clump will spread indefinitely over time, with the centre rhizomes thinning out in favour of the outer rhizomes. The foliage consists of long and wide sword-shaped, slightly glaucous green leaves, crossed by parallel veins. It is a mid-season variety: floral stems appear in April that bloom from the top towards the lower branches around mid-May. The vibrant colour is magnified by the silky and iridescent texture of the floral parts. At the base of each sepal, towards the heart of the flower ther is a small yellow beard. The heart of the flower exhales a pleasant sweet anise scent.
Obtained by Williamson, 1936.
Awards: HM (Honorable Mention) in 1937 - Award of Merit in 1938 - Dykes Medal in 1940
To accompany irises, choose plants based on their needs (exposure, soil...), growth (low-growing or light-foliaged plants), decorative appearance and flowering time. For example, Gaura will cast little shade on irises and will keep the faded iris bed attractive throughout summer. Eschscholzia plants will be content with dry soil in summer, just like irises. Geraniums, salvias, and Libertias also go very well with irises. Slopes and terraced edges can be stabilised by a dense planting of old diploid varieties that require little care. If the goal is more decorative and access for maintenance is possible, more modern varieties can be chosen, such as intermediates that are less likely to be laid flat by wind and rain.
At the base of a wall, the relative shelter from the wind allows the use of tall irises. Of course, shorter and early-blooming varieties can be planted in the foreground.
Path border: the realm of early dwarf irises under 40 cm (16in), up to intermediates (in size and earliness) and border irises, medium-sized but flowering with the tall ones.
Border of a flowerbed: the domain of border irises and dwarfs, depending on the circumstances.
Mixed border: the entire range of sizes can be used, chosen according to the space (foreground, background) and the size of the surrounding plants.
Iris bed, iris garden: the paradise of the iris enthusiast where the choice of varieties reflects taste. The use of all bearded iris varieties allows for two and a half months of flowers in spring. The choice of perpetual irises offers some additional flowers in late summer or autumn, depending on the climate.
The vegetable garden can be adorned with a few clumps or borders of irises for cut flowers.
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Iris germanica is best planted in August-September when the rhizomes are resting. They need well-drained, chalky, well-dug soil that does not retain too much water. Provide spacing suitable for the size and vigour of the variety: about 34-50 cm (13-20in) for tall ones. 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 on it. Cover the roots. It is important for the rhizome to be left exposed at 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 wet soil, the rhizome can even be left elevated 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 the plant is established. For 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 outward, and spacing them well away from other varieties so they have room to develop.
As soon as the flower stalks appear, watch out for attacks by slugs and snails which are capable of destroying a flower stalk overnight.
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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).
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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 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:
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.