Iris Poil De Carotte - Bearded Iris

Iris 'Poil De Carotte' is a medium-sized variety of garden iris, distinguished by its very bright orange flowers, accentuated by red beards. A vibrant and useful colour in the garden, teamed with white or blue for example. Its short flower stalks have better resistance to wind and rain. It is a radiant, vibrant variety, ideal for borders. 

Iris 'Poil De Carotte' is a rhizomatous and deciduous perennial plant, with an upright tufted habit from spring. It belongs to the Iridaceae family. It is one of the many cultivars obtained over centuries, whose controversial origin is debated around the number of chromosomes of potential ancestors. It should be noted that Garden Irises have European origins.

'Poil de Carotte' is of modest size, reaching 65 cm (26in) high when flowering and the clump will spread indefinitely with time, with the central rhizomes thinning out in favour of the outer rhizomes. The plant has an erect, elegant, dense tuft. The foliage consists of long sword-shaped, glaucous green, highly veined leaves. In April, floral stems appear bearing several flower buds which will open from the top down. The orange colour of this plant is enhanced by the texture of the petals and sepals. 

Bred by Richard Cayeux, 2009. Parentage: ('Oktoberfest' x 'Feu Du Ciel') X seedling 95213A: ('Avalon Sunset' x seedling 89205A: ('Eastertime' x 'Aphrodisiac'))

To accompany irises, choose plants based on their needs (exposure, soil...), growth (low plants or light foliage), decorative appearance and flowering date. For example, Gaura will provide little shade to irises and keep the faded iris bed attractive all summer. Eschscholzia will be happy with the same dry and poor soil as irises. Geraniums, salvias, and Libertia also accompany 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 care is possible, you can choose more modern varieties like intermediates that are less likely to be toppled over.