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Iris Provençal - Tall Bearded Iris
Iris Provençal - Tall Bearded Iris
Iris Provençal - Tall Bearded Iris
Iris Provençal - Tall Bearded Iris
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Mélanie, 11/06/2020
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Iris 'Provençal' truly radiates in flowerbeds and rock gardens. The bi-coloured flowers of this Garden Iris are not very large but display an exceptionally vivid colour, widely tinted and sprinkled with almost brown burgundy red on a bright yellow background. This excellent variety, dedicated iris of the millennium on the occasion of Franciris 2000, also exhales a sweet fragrance reminiscent of orange blossom. Robust and undemanding, it is one of the faithful ones that brighten the garden every spring, even in poor and rocky soil.
Iris 'Provençal' is a rhizomatous, deciduous perennial, with an upright clumping habit. It belongs to the Iridaceae family. It is one of the many cultivars around for centuries, whose controversial origin is debated around the number of chromosomes of potential ancestors. It is worth noting that BeardedIrises have European origins.
'Provençal' is a medium-sized variety, reaching 80-85 cm (32-34in) high when in bloom, with a sturdy stem supported by rhizomes and bearing multiple flower buds. The clump spreads very quickly, with no theoretical limit over time, as the central rhizomes become bare in favour of the outer rhizomes. The foliage consists of long sword-shaped, glaucous green and highly veined leaves. Floral stems appear in April and flower in May, usually at the beginning of the iris season, blooming from the top to the lower branches. In this variety, the deep reddish-brown petals dominate the sepals of the same tone, marked with a wide yellow and sprinkled with burgundy along the edges. The contrasting colours are magnified by the silky texture of the petals and sepals. Note that the discreet beards are bronze-copper.
Obtained by Cayeux, 1978. (Radiant Apogee x High Life)
To accompany irises, choose plants based on their needs (exposure, soil...), growth (low-growing plants or light foliage), appearance and flowering date. For example, Gaura will cast little shade and keep the faded flowerbed attractive throughout summer. Eschscholzia will be happy with dry and poor soil, just like irises. Geraniums, salvias, and Libertia also go well with irises. Slopes and terraced edges can be stabilised by a dense planting of old vigorous varieties that require little care. If the goal is more decorative and there is access for care, modern floriferous varieties can be chosen which will be less likely to bend under the wind or rain.
Tall irises can be planted at the base of a very sunny wall, sheltered from the wind, behind shorter and early varieties.
Iris Provençal - Tall Bearded Iris in pictures
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Do you have a very sunny location, 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 dry and chalky, or stony. Excessively wet soil promotes rhizome rot. Plant from July to September to allow the rhizomes 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 the irises every 4 years or so to give them fresh soil. They have vigorous growth and require space to develop and flower well. Plant with a spacing appropriate to the size and vigour of the variety: about 34-50 cm (13-20in) for tall ones. 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 that they have room to develop.
Planting
Dig a hole large and deep enough. Make a conical pile of soil in the hole, on which to place the rhizome and spread-out roots. Cover the roots. It is important for the rhizome to be at the surface of the soil. It should not be planted in a dip (risk of rot), so take into account that the soil will settle and the iris will sink. In clay or moist soil, the rootstock can even be left raised on a slight mound. To make the soil cling to the roots, lightly firm and water it abundantly after planting. Water 2-3 times if necessary until it takes root.
Maintenance:
Keep the soil free of weeds by shallow hoeing, taking care not to damage the rhizomes or roots. Weeds shade the irises, retain moisture (causing rot), and attract slugs. Similarly, cut off dry leaves. If they are diseased (reddish-bordered spots of heterosporosis), we recommend burning them. Remove faded flowers.
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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.