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Iris Provençal - Tall Bearded Iris

Iris germanica Provençal
German Iris, Bearded Iris

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This Bearded Iris truly radiates in flower beds and rock gardens: its exceptionally vibrant bicoloured flowers are heavily tinged and sprinkled with burgundy red on a bright yellow background. This exceptional variety, named the Millennium Iris in celebration of Franciris 2000, also emits a sweet fragrance reminiscent of orange blossom. Flowering is mid-season.
Flower size
7 cm
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 August to September
Recommended planting time February to March, July to October
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Description

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.

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Iris Provençal - Tall Bearded Iris (Flowering) Flowering
Iris Provençal - Tall Bearded Iris (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time April to May
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 7 cm
Fragrance Fragrant, orange blossom fragrance.

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

Provençal

Family

Iridaceae

Other common names

German Iris, Bearded Iris

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference838781

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Planting and care

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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Planting period

Best planting time August to September
Recommended planting time February to March, July to October

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 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 stems at the end of flowering. If desired, cut the foliage at a 45-degree (113°F) angle halfway up in 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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