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Iris germanica Arctic Age - Bearded Iris
The bulb is of good pruning.
Erwan, 01/05/2021
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Everyone knows Iris germanica, which has become world famous thanks to the paintings of Van Gogh and Monet. It owes its popularity to its unique design.
Its wide, sword-shaped leaves contrast with crumpled, multicoloured flowers perched high up. The flowers have the particularity of forming three large upright petals and three silky, trailing sepals, called "beards". The flowering lasts a few weeks in May/June. This Iris has large fleshy rhizomes creeping on the ground. It likes light, heat, and light, well-drained soils. It is not afraid of cold or summer drought, its enemy is moisture, especially in heavy soils. Superb in a sunny border, it is also highly appreciated for bouquet arrangements.
The 'Arctic Age' variety of Garden Iris measures 95cm (37in) in height. It has white petals with a lemon yellow beard.
Very resistant, it should be exposed to full sun, in rather dry and well-drained soil.
Place the 'Arctic Age' Iris in a border or flower bed, in the company of yarrows, Alliums, Stipas, or roses. It is preferable to scatter them in groups of 3 or alone instead of creating homogeneous iris beds.
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The 'Arctic Age' iris should be planted shallowly, allowing the rhizome to be level with the soil surface. Add sand when the soil is too heavy or too wet and place the rhizomes on small mounds. Ensure good drainage to prevent the iris from rotting. During summer, this iris should be watered 1 to 2 times a month. At the end of flowering, the flower stalks should be pruned, cutting them 10cm (4in) from the ground. Damaged leaves should only be removed in autumn. It is not recommended to add too much nitrogen as it weakens the plant and increases the number of leaves at the expense of flowers. Taller flower stems become brittle. The iris can be susceptible to heterosporiosis, a disease characterized by oval brown spots. To prevent it, treat the iris with Bordeaux mixture at the beginning of the growing season. Every 4 years in summer after flowering, divide the clumps by pulling up the entire plant. Transplant them to a location without irises for at least a year. Take the most beautiful young plants from the rhizome, usually those on the outer edge.
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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.