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Iris sibirica Dance Ballerina Dance - Siberian Iris

Iris sibirica Dance Ballerina Dance
Siberian Iris, Siberian Flag

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My order was perfect, but I found the iris to be really thin, and I hope it will produce beautiful flowers for me.

Catherine , 22/10/2024

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A beautiful variety with lilac-pink and white flowers with a touch of brown. This perennial forms a striking clump of linear, green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. In sun or partial shade, the Siberian iris adapts to any soil that is not too dry and requires little maintenance.
Flower size
15 cm
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Best planting time April, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Iris sibirica 'Dance Ballerina Dance' produces beautiful white and lilac-pink flowers with a touch of brown at their centre. This perennial plant blooms in spring. It forms a sculptural clump of linear, green leaves reaching 50 to 60cm (20 to 24in) high. The deciduous leaves turn yellow in autumn before you cut them. Easy to grow, the Siberian iris thrives in sun and partial shade in warm climates and adapts to any soil that is not too dry.

 

Iris sibirica is a rhizomatous perennial plant of the Iridaceae family. In its natural state, it grows on heathlands and moist meadows in central and eastern Europe, northeastern Turkey, and Russia. In France, it is considered an endangered and protected species. The proposed varieties are notably derived from the hybridisation of I. sibirica and I. sanguinea. Their flowers are generally larger and present a great diversity of colours.

‘Dance Ballerina Dance’ was obtained in 1982 by Steve Varner. It forms a robust clump of narrow, upright, deciduous leaves. In May-June, unique and bicolour flowers emerge from the foliage. The 3 sepals are light lilac-pink marked with a golden-brown tip at the base and the 3 petals and stigmas are white, thus offering a delicate contrast. The flowers reach a height of about 80cm (32in). In autumn, the leaves turn yellow and dry up.

Plant 'Dance Ballerina Dance' in groups to create a mass effect or plant it with other varieties with complementary colours. Iris sibirica 'Sparkling Rose' and I. 'Rikugi Sakura' will work particularly well. It is the ideal plant to vegetate the surroundings of a water feature or pond or if your soil is moist. It will also make a sensation in an English garden, in a mixed border or a bed. Plant it with other pink perennial plants fond of moist soil, like the daylily 'Amethyst Jewel' and Delphinium 'Strawberry Fair'. Once well established, it withstands drought quite well, but it will be more comfortable in not too dry soil. Its flowers are ideal for making bouquets.

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 15 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Iris

Species

sibirica

Cultivar

Dance Ballerina Dance

Family

Iridaceae

Other common names

Siberian Iris, Siberian Flag

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference19996

Planting and care

Iris sibirica 'Dance Ballerina Dance' appreciates rich and moist, even damp, soil that is slightly acidic to neutral. In heavy soil that may become waterlogged, plant your iris on a small mound. Add a good amount of well-decomposed compost at the time of planting. If your soil is chalky (alkaline), adding ericaceous soil will help acidify it. Even though the Siberian iris prefers moist soil, it can tolerate short periods of drought once established. Choose a sunny or partially shaded location. It needs a daily dose of sunshine (at least 6 hours) to flower.

In terms of maintenance, it is a relatively easy plant to care for. Simply cut the flower stems at the base after flowering and remove the dry foliage once it is no longer decorative. Cut it and leave it in place as mulch.

Planting is usually done during the dormant period, from late September to mid-April, outside of freezing periods. In warm climates, plant as early as September, while in regions with cold winters, wait until late March or early April. In this case, your irises will only flower the following year. Plant the rhizomes at a depth of 3 to 5cm (1 to 2in). Siberian irises can remain in place without division for about ten years. When the centre of the clump no longer flowers or forms a crown, it is time to divide. The ideal period is the end of winter, in February-March.

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Planting period

Best planting time April, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Pond edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 6 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, rich and moist, even damp

Care

Pruning instructions The dry and yellowed foliage can be cut back to 3 to 5cm (1 to 2in) from the ground and left in place as mulch in the autumn or, if you find it decorative, kept during the winter. Cut it back in late February before new growth appears.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February, November
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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