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Iris winogradowii
Iris winogradowii
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The Iris winogradowii, sometimes called Winogradoff's Iris, is a botanical species that has become rare in its native range, probably due to its wonderful pale yellow and fragrant flowering that emerges at the end of winter, but perhaps also because it requires specific growing conditions to thrive. This small bulbous plant produces beautiful large flowers of a soft primrose yellow, speckled with green on the sepals which are also marked with an orange crest. Originally from mountainous regions, perfectly hardy, this very beautiful iris deserves to be cultivated in humus-rich and moist, but well-drained soil, in the shelter of an understory, in filtered light.
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The Iris winogradowii is a perennial plant of the iris family, native to the mountains of southern Caucasus, Azerbaijan and Georgia. Nowadays, it can only be found in a few locations in Georgia, where it grows in subalpine meadows, as well as in pockets of humus accumulated in slightly damp rocky outcrops. It also prefers semi-shaded exposures in summer, meaning under deciduous woody plants. The plant develops from a storage organ, which is an elongated bulb 2 to 3 cm (1in) tall, covered with a brown epidermis. In humid conditions, it tends to develop stolons. This iris blooms from late February, or in March depending on the climate, before the foliage appears, which makes it valuable in the garden. The flowers, 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4in) wide, are carried by stems about 8 cm (3in) tall. They are large compared to the size of the plant and appear to emerge directly from the ground. They consist of 3 erect inner tepals dominating 3 more horizontal outer tepals adorned with green spots and an orange midline. They are highly fragrant. The foliage develops when the flowers fade, forming a clump of narrow, stiff and pointed leaves, up to a maximum height of 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16in). It is at this point that the bulb divides into several bulblets, allowing the plant to colonize its environment.
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The Iris winogradowii is cultivated in flower beds or rock gardens, in partial shade and in humus-rich, acidic soil that is always slightly moist. Cultivating it in pots seems quite delicate. It can be associated with other small early-flowering bulbs, such as snowdrops, spring crocuses, or botanical and early tulips. It also pairs well with hellebores. They should be planted in groups of 15 bulbs to quickly create beautiful splashes of colour in early spring. Lastly, it is a plant that should thrive in an alpine trough, just like Dodecatheon, Globularia cordifolia, or Saxifraga 'Pixie'.
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Plant the bulbs in September-October, in a semi-shaded position in summer, sunny in winter, in humus-rich, acidic, well-drained (sandy or peaty) soil, 10 cm (4in) deep and preferably in groups, spaced 8 cm (3in) apart. Cut off the faded flowers at their base, taking care to leave the stem. Continue to water the plants at their base. Once the foliage has turned yellow, remove it and leave the bulbs in place for them to flower again the following year. After flowering, water three times with liquid fertilizer at one-month intervals. Leave the bulbs in place for several years.
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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.