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Iris Ring Around Rosie - Tall Bearded Iris

Iris germanica Ring Around Rosie
German Iris, Bearded Iris

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A stately variety (90 cm (35in)) whose very frizzy flowers have a novel pattern: white petals edged with golden yellow dominate white sepals bordered with yellow and heavily spotted with purple, especially near the orange beards. Late and abundant flowering.
Flower size
14 cm
Height at maturity
90 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 August
Recommended planting time February to March, July to October
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Flowering time May to June
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Description

Iris 'Ring Around Rosie' (TB) is a beautiful variety of garden iris called "plicata", original, floriferous, and reliable. Its frilly flowers combine a unique pattern with a colour palette of white, magenta purple, and yellow. The plant quickly forms beautiful clumps that will bloom towards the end of the tall iris season. It is a multiple award-winning variety that stands out in flower beds in late spring.

Iris 'Ring Around Rosie' is a perennial, deciduous, upright rhizomatous plant. Iris germanica belongs to the Iridaceae family. It is one of the many cultivars obtained over the centuries, the controversial origin of which is debated in terms of the number of chromosomes of potential ancestors. It should be noted that bearded iris have European origins. 'Ring Around Rosie' is a tall variety, reaching 90 cm (35in) high when in bloom. It produces one floral stem per rhizome, bearing numerous flower buds. The clump will spread rapidly, with no theoretical limit over time, as the centre rhizomes become bare in favour of the outer rhizomes. The foliage consists of long, glaucous green, highly veined sword-shaped leaves. Floral stems appear in April and bloom in May-June, depending on the climate, from the top to the bottom. Each flower consists of 3 erect white petals finely edged with golden yellow, and 3 white sepals with a wide band of egg yolk yellow, punctuated with magenta purple. This spotting is more intense near the hairy yellow beards. The colour is enhanced by the silky and iridescent texture of the petals and sepals.

Obtained by Richard Ernst, 2000.

Awards: Honorable Mention in 2002 - Award of Merit in 2004 - Wister Medal in 2007.

To accompany irises, choose plants based on their needs (exposure, soil...), growth (low plants or light foliage), appearance and flowering time. For example, Gauras will cast little shade on irises and will keep the flower bed attractive throughout the summer. California Poppies (Eschscholzia) will be happy with dry, poor soil, just like irises. Perennial geraniums, salvias, and Libertia also pair well with irises. Slopes can be stabilised by dense plantings of vigorous old varieties that require little care. The vegetable garden can accommodate a few clumps of irises for cut flowers.

Flowering

Flower colour multicoloured
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 14 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 90 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Iris

Species

germanica

Cultivar

Ring Around Rosie

Family

Iridaceae

Other common names

German Iris, Bearded Iris

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference19780

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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 if it is rather dry and chalky, or rocky. Excessively moist 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 immediately after purchase for best results. Plan to divide the irises every 4 years or so to give them fresh soil. They are vigorous and need 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 they have room to grow.

Planting

Dig a hole that is wide and deep enough. Make a conical pile of soil in the hole and place the rhizome and spreading roots on top. Cover the roots. It is important for the rhizome to be level with the surface of the soil. Do not plant it in a dip (risk of rot). Take into account that the soil will settle and the iris will sink. In clayey or moist soil, the rhizome can even be elevated on a slight mound. To make the soil cling to the roots, lightly firm and thoroughly water immediately after planting. Water 2-3 times if necessary until it is established.

Maintenance:

Keep the soil weed-free by shallow hoeing, taking care not to damage the rhizomes or roots. Weeds shade the irises, retain moisture (causing rot), and attract slugs. Also, cut off dry leaves. If they are diseased (reddish-brown bordered spots), we recommend burning them. Remove faded flowers.

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Planting period

Best planting time July to August
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 the flowering period. If desired, cut the foliage at a 45-degree (113°F) angle halfway up in the 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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