Rare Tall Bearded Iris germanica Superstition 1 rhizome - 260280005784
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This is a fall pre-sale! The irises will be shipped beginning ofSeptember!
“The only real rule to gardening is that it should be fun. Be curious, experiment, try something new each year. You’ll know you’re hooked when you daydream mouth-watering plant combinations while waiting in line at the grocery store!”
Each year, these resilient plants show us the strength and joy that come with new life.
What is it about perennials that causes gardeners to rhapsodize? Perennials, plants that return year after year indefinitely, offer money- and time-saving benefits, because we don’t have to keep replanting them. But something much more profound takes place when we nestle them into the soil: Our collective unconscious connects with nature, understanding at some level the reason we were placed on this Earth.
By observing the life cycle of these plants — blooming, thriving, wilting and “dying,” only to be reborn the next year — we attempt to put order and meaning into our own lives. Planting perennials lets us experience a sense of optimism.
We gardeners have a unique relationship with our perennials. We try to give our little pals a good foundation from which to grow and multiply. We feed and water them, observe their growth, cajole them into blooming and take care of them when they’re sick. And much like a parent, we offer discipline. When they become unruly, we cut our perennials back and divide them (which gives us several more plants) to maintain their health and vigor. We deadhead them so every species can parade its blooms for the longest period possible.
The power of perennials is revealed in how they affect the spirit. They soften our hearts and help us make connections to others. In a world that hungers for optimism, joy and kindness, these plants teach us about all those things and more. They tell us that beauty, generosity and replenishment do exist on this Earth.
Because of their influence, we humans have the potential to tread here with just a bit more simplicity and grace.
It’s heartbreaking enough to put a plant in the garden, only to find it eaten to the ground the next day. But waiting all winter for your plants to bloom and then loosing them to deer is utterly frustrating. If you are plagued by deer browsing, consider plantsthat are less tempting to deer. We all know that deer don’t like daffodils, but that doesn’t mean your spring bulb garden has to be a swath of yellow. There are several other plants that deer tend to avoid.
Iris: the word alone conjures up visions of brilliant spring flowers. In Greek, Iris has two meanings: that of the goddess Iris and that of “rainbow.” The Greeks say that the goddess Iris leads the souls of women to Heaven over a rainbow bridge.Iris are among the best-known and loved of garden plants. It is perfectly understandable that the spectacular tall bearded iris, which are hardy herbaceous perennials, receive most of the attention of beginning gardeners. However, there are other less celebrated but equally attractive species of iris forgardener to grow. Planting additional species also extends the blooming season of iris in the landscape. This large genus of about 200 speces is native in the North Temperate regions of the world.Grow Iris in stands and drifts.This is a vast group of plants, important in myth and art, ancient in cultivation.Some Iris are bulbs, others rhizomes. Some thrive under Arctic duress, others in the glasshouse. Some like wet feet all year, some only in spring, and some need drought once they’ve bloomed. Some have beards; our favor tilts toward the beardless. With the exception of true woodlanders, Iris need sun to bloom well.When in doubt, plant in sun.They emerge in the early months of the summer, flower and then die back to survive the summer underground as dormant bulbs.
Tall Bearded Iris germanica: The most commonly found garden iris is the bearded German Iris and its numerous cultivars. Various wild forms and naturally occurring hybrids of Iris pallida and I. variegata form the basis of most all modern hybrid bearded iris.The bearded irises are easy to cultivate and propagate, and have become very popular in gardens. They grow in any good free garden soil, the smaller and more delicate species needing only the aid of turf ingredients, either peat or loam, to keep it light and open in texture. No garden would be complete without Tall Bearded Irises. Though they have been grown for decades, new and improved hybrids continue to be developed every year and fabulous color combinations have been achieved. The Tall Beardeds bloom after the Dwarf Irises but before the Japanese and Siberian Irises. They are wonderful accent plants for late spring gardens.
A must for every garden. Vigorous and easy to grow. Deer,Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant!
You are bidding on 1rhizome of rare and hard to findTall Bearded Iris germanica Superstition (Schreiner, 1977)-dark black. Darkest Iris available. ‘Superstition’ has velvety, dark-purple, almost-black standards (upward-pointing petals) and falls (downward-pointing petals), a dark-purple beard (velvety portions), and a mildly sweet fragrance. Like other bearded irises, it blooms for several weeks; each flower stalk produces 3-6 buds.It has thick rhizomes that grow near the soil’s surface, producing broad fans of swordlike leaves. Deep purple velvety standards and falls so dark it looks almost black. These iris are outstanding for their unusual colour, design and sturdy, vigorous growth habit. They are hardy, disease and drought-resistant plants. Long blooming in late spring and early summer with handsome, green, sword-like foliage. Sleek and ebony-hued, this rich dark beauty opens three flowers at a time on a well-branched stem with 8-10 buds. The copiously wide and stiffly substanced petals appear to have been polished with printer’s ink. A hint of maroon, deep within the ebony tints, distinguishes this rich beauty.Award-winning iris, Superstitionwith heavily ruffled and fluted petals all in dark, almost black. Breathtaking blooms on stately 38″ stem. Billowing ruffles form large flowers displayed on four-branched stems with 8 to 10 buds each. Late midseason. Swordlike foliage is handsome all season. A superb addition to borders; wonderful as cut flowers. Hardy, vigorous growers multiply annually.Attracts hummingbirds to the garden. Beautiful and long-lasting addition to flower arrangements.This Tall Bearded Iriswill surely quicken your steps in the garden in June. Guanteed to make a powerful statement!A classic beauty! Height: 38″. This very hardy iris grows in zones 3-9.The Tall Beardeds bloom after the Dwarf Irises but before the Japanese and Siberian Irises.From Holland!Very Limited supply!
Planting:
Tall Bearded Irises will produce the most flowers if they receive a full day of sun, but will also perform reasonably well with a half day of sun. The most critical growing factor is the moisture level of the soil and drainage. Bearded Irises will absolutely not tolerate “wet feet” (too much water will cause the rhizomes to rot) and require very well-drained soil at all times of the year. They will grow in any good garden soil as long as this drainage is provided. Irises are generally heavy feeders and should be fertilized 3 times per year: first in the spring when new growth appears, second right after blooming, and third in the fall. When planting them for the first time or when transplanting, use a no-nitrogen fertilizer such as 0-10-10 worked into the soil. Division is recommended every 3-4 years to maintain healthy plants and achieve the maximum bloom. The best time of year to plant irises is in late summer after they are done blooming. Dig up the entire clump and use a sharp knife to cut apart the rhizomes. Keep only the newer ones around the outer edge of the clump and discard the old, woody center. Replant the new divisions 12-18 in. apart to allow ample room for new growth and good air circulation. Planting at the correct level is critical to the plant’s health and flower production. Rhizomes should be planted so the soil barely covers the top of them, or 1-2 in. deep. Doing so will help to prevent soft rot.
Bloom time: May/June
Horticultural zones 3-9.
This is a fall pre-sale! The irises will be shipped beginning ofSeptember!
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