When should I buy Iris bulbs?
Bearded Iris bulbs are for sale starting in late spring for pre-order. They are available for shipping from online retailers such as Holland Bulb Farms beginning in mid-August. These perennial bulbs that grow from rhizomes are available for planting early in the season.
Where is the best place to plant irises?
Choosing and Preparing a Planting Site
- Irises will bloom best in full sun.
- Bearded irises must not be shaded out by other plants; many do best in a special bed on their own.
- They prefer fertile, neutral to slightly acidic soil.
Is there an Iris that blooms all summer?
Iris ‘Immortality’ (Reblooming Bearded Iris) Fast grower and profuse bloomer, it will bring its glorious blooms in late spring or early summer and rebloom in late summer or early fall. Won multiple awards as evidence of all its fabulous qualities.
What is the most beautiful Iris?
Regarded as one of the most beautiful irises ever introduced, multiple award-winner Iris ‘Wabash’ is a breathtaking beauty. Sweet fragrance, tailored elegance, good plant health, generous blooms made this Tall Bearded Iris the winner of the most prestigious award of the American Iris Society, the Dykes Medal in 1940.
Which iris is most fragrant?
Iris ‘Belgian Princess’ (Bearded Iris) Sweetly fragrant and a veritable standout in the spring garden, award-winner Iris ‘Belgian Princess’ is a striking midseason bearded iris with large heavily ruffled blooms.
What is the difference between a bearded iris and a Siberian Iris?
Bearded iris have thick, fleshy roots (rhizomes) that grow on or very close to the soil surface. Siberian iris flowers are smaller than bearded iris and do not have a beard. They prefer relatively acidic soil and consistent moisture, but will tolerate periods of dry weather.
How far apart do I plant irises?
Iris are generally planted 12 to 24 inches apart. Close planting gives an immediate effect, but closely planted Iris will need to be thinned often. Plants spaced further apart will need less frequent thinning.
What types of iris do you offer?
We offer several types of Iris. Siberian Iris ( I. sibirica) and Japanese Iris ( I. ensata) are shipped for both spring and fall planting. Tall Bearded Iris (Iris x germanica) are sold as bareroot plants in the fall, with select varieties also available as potted plants in the spring. See each variety for further detail.
Where can I buy bearded iris for sale?
Nola’s Iris Gardens offers an impressive collection of bearded iris plants for sale, including reblooming bearded iris and tall bearded iris. We dig up each of our plants at the end of summer and ship them directly to you so you can enjoy them at their peak.
Can I plant Iris in the spring?
Siberian Iris ( Iris sibirica) and Japanese Iris ( Iris ensata) are shipped for both spring and fall planting. Historically we have delivered Tall Bearded Iris varieties as bareroot plants only in the fall, but we now have select varieties available as potted plants for sale in the spring as well.
What is the habitat of an iris?
Iris’ preferred habitats range from standing water to formal borders, and there is scarcely a shade or combination of colors that can’t be found. We offer several types of Iris. Siberian Iris ( I. sibirica) and Japanese Iris ( I. ensata) are shipped for both spring and fall planting.
