Center Ice Bearded Iris
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Description
This multiple award winner is an early bloomer that proclaims the start of iris season by producing up to eight spectacular flowers per plant. The standards, the beard and the heart of the falls are white with subtle hints of purple. The falls are dramatically outlined in rose-purple. Superb growing in a border or snipped and arranged in a vase. Very early to early flowering.
- Botanical NameIris germanica 'Center Ice'
- Ships AsPremium Rhizome
- FormRhizome
- Hardiness Zone4-9
- Flowering TimeVery Early, Early (Late April to beginning of May, mid spring)
- Flower ColorCenter Ice is white, with a subtle purple tinting. The standards, the beard and the heart of the falls follow this pattern. Around the rim of the falls is a watercolor-like infusion of rose-purple.
- Flower FormFlowers are fan-shaped, with three drooping petals called falls and three upright petals called standards.
- Foliage TypeGlaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves with some dying back in colder climates in winter.
- Height/Habit32 inches
- Planting InstructionsSet rhizome so bottom half is below ground level. Firm well and water thoroughly. Plant where they will get at least 5 hours of sun per day.
- Light RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Shade
- Soil RequirementsWell drained preferred. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils.
- Will TolerateAcidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
- Watering RequirementsAverage water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
- Fertilization RequirementsOnce per year
- PruningRemove spent flower stems after blooming. In late fall; cut back foliage to 6" fans. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers overwintering.
- Winter CareMulch in colder climates and remove in early spring before growth starts.
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Features
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Hardiness Zone
4-9
- Bloom Time
Very Early, Early (Late April to beginning of May, mid spring)
- Height
32 inches
- Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Ships As
Premium Rhizome
- Plant In
Fall
- Deer Resistant
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