Go Back Iris German Bearded Summer Olympics

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:07 PM
Iris Bearded German 'Summer Olympics'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Highly ruffled yellow blooms gleam brightly in the summer sun.  It's among the first to bloom in spring, and then reblooms dependably through the summer.  Tall, and the flower color lightens around the beard for a subtle bicolor effect.  Fragrant.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Bearded Irises will not tolerate "wet feet" (too much water will cause the rhizomes to rot) and require very well-drained soil at all times of the year. Irises are generally heavy feeders and should be fertilized 3 times per year: first in the spring when new growth appears, second right after blooming, and third in the fall. When planting them for the first time or when transplanting, use a no-nitrogen fertilizer such as 0-10-10 worked into the soil.

    Flower Color

    Yellow

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    12-24

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    36-48

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

    low to average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Naturalizing, Border or Bed, Mass Planting

    Bloom Time

    Mid spring

    Critter Resistance

    Resistance to rabbit, squirrel, and deer

    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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