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Iris Frisk Me

Iris germanica Frisk Me
German Iris, Bearded Iris

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Very short blooming period in the first year, but the rhizome seems to have established well.

Virginie V., 24/09/2017

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This dwarf iris blooms early in April. It has well-opened flowers, with flesh pink petals and sepals, marked with a fully streaked burgundy-violet strip around a blue beard. The colour combination is fresh and vibrant. An ideal variety for rockeries, borders, and planters.
Height at maturity
20 cm
Spread at maturity
25 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time February to March, July to October
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Description

Iris Frisk Me, also known as Dwarf Bearded Iris, blooms early in April. It has fully opened flowers with flesh pink petals and sepals, marked with a wine-violet stripe around a blue beard. The combination of colours is fresh and lively. This small variety quickly forms beautiful, colourful clumps, perfect for creating a lovely spring display in rockeries and borders.

 

Iris 'Frisk Me' 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 generally refers to the category of standard dwarf bearded Irises (SDB). 'Frisk Me' 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 centre rhizomes becoming bare in favour of the outer rhizomes. It forms a dense clump of long, sword-shaped, glaucous green leaves with distinct veins. Floral stems appear in March and bloom in April from the top down. The colour of this plant, as always with garden Irises, is enhanced by the texture of the petals and sepals.

Breeder: Blyth 2001

 

To accompany Irises choose plants based on their needs (exposure, soil...), their vegetation (low-growing plants or light foliage), their decorative appearance and their flowering time. For example, Gaura will provide little shade to the Irises and will keep the faded Iris bed attractive throughout the summer. Eschscholzia will be satisfied with dry and poor soil, just like Irises. Geraniums, salvias, and Libertia also go very well with Irises. Slopes and terraced edges will be stabilised by a dense planting of old diploid varieties that can remain in place and require little care. If the goal is more decorative and access for maintenance is possible, you can choose more modern varieties, such as intermediates that are less likely to be toppled over.

Path border: the entire range can be used, from early dwarfs under 40 cm (16in) to tall Irises over 75 cm (30in) blooming in May, including intermediates (in size and earliness) and border Irises, which are medium-sized but bloom with the tall ones. Tall Irises are at risk of being toppled over if not staked, especially when exposed to strong winds.

Flower bed: the domain of border Irises... but also dwarfs, depending on the circumstances.

Mixed border: the entire range of sizes can be used, choosing based on the position (foreground, background) and the size of the surrounding plants.



Iris Frisk Me in pictures

Iris Frisk Me (Flowering) Flowering
Iris Frisk Me (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time April to May
Inflorescence Cluster

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 25 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Iris

Species

germanica

Cultivar

Frisk Me

Family

Iridaceae

Other common names

German Iris, Bearded Iris

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference805081

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Planting and care

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 damp promotes rhizome rot. Plant from July to September to allow the rhizomes enough time to grow and develop new roots before winter. They should be planted as soon as they are purchased for the best results. Plan to divide irises every 4 years or so to give them fresh soil. They have strong growth and require space to develop and flower well. Plant with spacing appropriate to the size and vigour of the variety: about 34-50 cm (13-20in) for tall ones. In a monochrome planting, the rhizomes are planted in staggered rows. To create a mix of colours, plant them in groups of several plants of the same variety. Always consider the direction of rhizome growth 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 grow.

Planting

Dig a hole that is wide and deep enough. Make a conical mound of soil in the hole, on which the rhizome and spread-out roots are placed. Cover the roots but leave the rhizome slightly exposed above the soil surface. 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 damp soil, the rhizome may be even left raised on a slight mound. To make the soil cling to the roots, lightly firm the soil and thoroughly water it immediately after planting. Water 2-3 times if necessary until the plant takes root.

Maintenance:

Keep the soil weed-free by lightly hoeing, taking care not to damage the rhizomes or roots. Weeds shade the irises, retain moisture (causing rot), and attract slugs. Similarly, remove dry leaves. If they are diseased (reddish-brown spots from heterosporiosis), burn them. Remove faded flowers.

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Planting period

Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time February to March, July to October

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained soil

Care

Pruning instructions Cut the flowering stems at the end of the flowering period. Trim the foliage at a slant halfway up during the summer.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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