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Iris Petit Bijou

Iris germanica Petit Bijou
German Iris, Bearded Iris

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Received it in good condition, good quality. Planted in March and it has already bloomed, but the flower is bright yellow instead of cream yellow! I will have to move them.

Florence, 04/05/2022

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This small iris blooms in early April with elegant and well-opened flowers with creamy yellow petals and sepals, marked with a brown area around a white-based orange beard. This variety is ideal for rockeries and borders.
Height at maturity
30 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 Petit Bijou, also known as Dwarf Bearded Iris, blooms early in April with elegant and well-opened flowers, with creamy yellow petals and sepals, marked with a brown patch around a discreet orange beard with a white base. This slightly taller and very floriferous variety is perfect for creating a beautiful spring display in rockeries and borders.

 

Iris 'Petit Bijou' is a perennial rhizomatous and deciduous plant, with an upright tufted shape from spring onwards. It belongs to the Iridaceae family and is one of the many modestly 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 designates the category of standard dwarf Bearded Iris (SDB). 'Petit Bijou' is slightly larger than the usual Lilliput irises and will reach 30 cm (12in) high when in bloom, with numerous buds. The tuft will spread without a theoretical limit over time, with the centre rhizomes thinning out in favour of the outer ones. It has a dense tufted habit and rapid growth. The foliage consists of long, glaucous green, and highly veined sword-shaped leaves. Floral stems appear in March which will bloom in April, opening from the top towards the lower branches. The colour is, as always with garden irises, enhanced by the texture of the petals and sepals.

Breeder: Bourdillon 2001.

 

To accompany irises, choose plants based on their needs (exposure, soil...), their vegetation (low plants or light foliage), their decorative appearance and flowering date. 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 a dry and poor soil, just like the iris. Geraniums, salvias, and Libertia also complement irises very well. Slopes and terraced edges can be stabilised by 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 knocked over.

Path border: the entire range can be used, from early dwarfs less than 40 cm (16in) tall, 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, exposed to the wind, may need staking to prevent them from being flattened.

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

Mixed border: the entire range of sizes can be used, chosen according to the position (foreground, background) and the size of the surrounding plants.

Iris Petit Bijou in pictures

Iris Petit Bijou (Flowering) Flowering
Iris Petit Bijou (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 30 cm
Spread at maturity 25 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Iris

Species

germanica

Cultivar

Petit Bijou

Family

Iridaceae

Other common names

German Iris, Bearded Iris

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference805171

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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 bloom. They are hardy and do not need winter protection. Well-drained soil is perfect, even rather dry and chalky. Too much moisture in the soil promotes rhizome rot. Plant from July to September to give the rhizomes enough time to grow and develop new roots before winter. They should be planted as soon as they are purchased, for best results. Plan to divide the irises every 4 years or so to give them fresh soil. They have vigorous growth and need space to develop and flower well. Plant with spacing suitable for the size and vigour of the variety: about 34-50 cm (13-20in) for tall ones. In a monochromatic planting, the rhizomes are planted in a staggered pattern. To create a mix of colours, plant them in groups of several plants 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 they have room to develop.

Planting

Dig a hole large 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. The rootstock needs to be left slightly 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 may even be left raised on a slight mound. To make the soil cling to the roots, lightly compact and water abundantly after planting. Water 2-3 times if necessary until it resumes growth.

Maintenance:

Keep the soil weed-free by shallow hoeing, taking care not to damage the rhizome or roots. Weeds shade the irises, retain moisture (causing rot), and attract slugs. Likewise, remove dry leaves. If they are diseased (reddish-brown spots of 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 15 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 back faded flowers at the end of the flowering period. Trim the foliage at a 45-degree (113°F) angle halfway through 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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