Monday, May 20, 2013

Windsor Rose Bearded Iris

Iris germanica 'Windsor Rose'
    Bearded Iris,  Tall Bearded German Iris,  Orris Root


Type    Perennial
Hardy range    4A to 10A
Height    18" to 30" / 45cm to 75cm
Growth rate    Average
Form    Upright or erect
Exposure    Full sun


Bloom Color    Pink
Bloom Time    Spring

The flowers are fragrant and suitable for cut flowers.


Environment
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is  a neutral soil.


Leaf Color    Green

Culture Notes
Prefers a sunny well-drained fertile soil.  Will tolerate some shade in well-drained areas.  Division can be done in the fall as well as early spring before new growth. The Orris Root can be dried and used in potpourris and other mixtures needing a lavender scent.



1 comment:

  1. Wow! this is the prettiest pink Iris! I have many irises! but this is the best color! maybe because I like this color! Wow!

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