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Iris Bedtime Story

Iris Barbata-Media Bedtime Story
German Iris, Bearded Iris

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Iris Barbata-Media Bedtime Story, with sky blue to dark blue and light to dark mauve flowers.
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Iris barbata-media is of medium size, halfway between the tall iris (barbata-elatior) and the dwarf iris.

Large flowers with sky blue petals edged in dark blue and light mauve sepals with a darker centre.

Iris Bedtime Story in pictures

Iris Bedtime Story (Flowering) Flowering
Iris Bedtime Story (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour mauve
Flowering time April to May

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

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

Botanical data

Genus

Iris

Species

Barbata-Media

Cultivar

Bedtime Story

Family

Iridaceae

Other common names

German Iris, Bearded Iris

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference93261

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Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) 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, sandy

Care

Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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