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Iris germanica Ballet Lesson - Iris des Jardins Lilliput
Iris germanica Ballet Lesson - Iris des Jardins Lilliput
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Frederic T.
Frederic T. • 93 FR
First bloom, and beautiful hues. Looking forward to next year, very satisfied.
Frederic, 12/05/2021
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Iris Ballet Lesson, also known as lilliput iris, is a small variety with uniform light apricot flowers that are barely streaked with flesh pink under the small bright orange beard. It blooms in April, before the tall irises, and quickly forms beautiful, very bright clumps in borders, rockeries, or containers.
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Iris 'Ballet Lesson' is a rhizomatous, deciduous perennial plant with an upright clump from spring. It belongs to the Iridaceae family. It is one of the many modest-sized cultivars that appeared in the 1950s. Originally, the 'lilliput' category referred to the cross-breeding of an Iris pumila and a tall iris. This term now generally refers to the category of standard dwarf bearded (SDB) irises. 'Ballet Lesson' will reach 20 cm (8in) high when in bloom, with numerous buds, and the clump will spread without a theoretical limit over time, with the central rhizomes becoming bare in favour of the outer rhizomes. It forms a dense clump of long, sword-shaped, glaucous green, heavily veined leaves. Floral stems appear in March and bloom in April from the top down. The colour is enhanced by the texture of the petals and sepals, which are waxy and slightly translucent.
 
To accompany irises, choose plants based on their needs (exposure, soil...), their vegetation (low-growing plants or light foliage), their decorative appearance and flowering time. For example, Gaura will cast little shade on irises and will keep the faded iris bed attractive throughout the summer. Eschscholzia will be content with a dry and poor soil, just like the iris. Geraniums, salvias, and Libertia also pair well with irises. Slopes and terraced edges can be stabilised by dense plantings of old diploid varieties that can remain in place and require little care. If the goal is more decorative and access for care is possible, choose more modern varieties, such as intermediates that are less likely to be knocked over than tall varieties.
Path border: the entire range can be used, from early dwarfs under 40 cm (16in) to tall irises over 75 cm (30in) that bloom in May, including intermediates (in size and earliness) and border irises, which are medium-sized but bloom with the tall ones. Tall irises may be prone to breaking if not staked.
Bed border: the domain of border irises... but also dwarfs, depending on the circumstances.
Mixed border: the entire range of sizes can be used, depending on the location (foreground, background) and the size of the surrounding plants.
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Do you have a sunny, warm 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 if it is rather dry and chalky. Soil that is too wet promotes rhizome rot. Plant from July to September to allow the rhizomes to grow and develop new roots before winter. They should be planted immediately after purchase for best results. Plan to divide irises every 4 years or so to give them fresh soil. They have vigorous growth and need space to develop and flower well. Plant them with spacing adapted to the size and vigour of the variety: about 34-50 cm (13-20in) for the tall ones. In a monochrome planting, the rhizomes are planted in a staggered pattern. To create a mix of colours, plant them in groups of several 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 that they have room to develop.
Planting
Dig a hole that is wide and deep enough. Make a conical mound of soil in the hole and place the rhizome on it, spreading out the roots. Cover the roots but leave the rootstock just above 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 clay 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 after planting. Water 2-3 times if necessary until it takes root.
Maintenance:
Keep the soil free of weeds by lightly hoeing, taking care not to damage the rhizomes or roots. Weeds shade the irises, retain moisture (leading to rot), and attract slugs. Similarly, cut off dry leaves. If they are diseased (red-bordered spots of heterosporiosis), burn 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).
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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).
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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.