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Iris germanica Copper Classic - Bearded Iris

Iris germanica Copper Classic
German Iris, Bearded Iris

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Value-for-money
Iris germanica Copper Classic, a variety of Bearded Iris with copper-red flowers and orange beards. A very trendy colour.
Height at maturity
85 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time July to October
Recommended planting time July to October
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Flowering time May to June
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Description

The Copper Classic Bearded Iris measures 85cm (34in) in height. It bears copper red petals with orange beards. Its flowers are fragrant.

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 formation.

Its wide, rigid sword-shaped leaves contrast with crumpled, multicoloured flowers perched up high. The flowers have the particularity of forming three large erect 'standard' petals and three silky and trailing sepals or 'falls', at the top of which sit a fuzzy "beard". The flowering lasts a few weeks in May/June. Irises have large fleshy rhizomes that spread along the ground. They like light, warmth, and light and well-drained soils. Not afraid of cold or summer drought, their main enemy is moisture, especially in heavy soils. Superb in a sunny flowerbed, they are also highly appreciated for cut flower arrangements.

The Midnight Revelry Bearded Iris measures 70cm (28in) in height. It has velvety violet petals.

Very robust, it should be exposed to full sun, in rather dry and well-drained soil.

Place the Midnight Revelry Iris in a flowerbed or border accompanied by yarrow, alliums, stipas or roses. It is preferable to scatter them in groups of 3 or singly, instead of creating homogeneous iris beds.

 

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Iris germanica Copper Classic - Bearded Iris (Flowering) Flowering
Iris germanica Copper Classic - Bearded Iris (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time May to June

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 85 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Iris

Species

germanica

Cultivar

Copper Classic

Family

Iridaceae

Other common names

German Iris, Bearded Iris

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference19401

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Planting and care

The Copper Classic iris should be planted shallow, leaving the rhizome exposed at ground level. 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. In summer this iris should be watered 1 to 2 times a month. At the end of flowering, they should be pruned by cutting the flower stalks 10 cm (4in) from the ground. Damaged leaves should only be removed in autumn. It is not advisable to provide too much nitrogen as it weakens the plant and increases the number of leaves at the expense of flowers. The taller flower stems become brittle. The iris can be susceptible to heterosporiosis, a disease characterised by oval brown spots. To prevent this, 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. Transplanting should be done into a site that hasn't had irises in the last year. Select the most beautiful plants from the rhizome, usually those on the outer edge.

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Planting period

Best planting time July to October
Recommended planting time July to October

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 6 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. If desired, cut the foliage at a slant halfway up in summer using secateurs.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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