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Bloom Time
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Height
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Merchant Marine Bearded Iris

Name: Merchant Marine Bearded Iris
Brand: Brecks
SKU: 84611
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Highly ornamental form!

Large, copiously ruffled blooms are completely saturated in rich marine blue. Lavish form and colour evoke its famous parent, Yaquina Blue. Exceptional bloomer.

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Botanical NameIris germanica 'Merchant Marine'

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FormRhizome

Hardiness Zone4-9

Flowering TimeMidseason flowering (Mid to late spring)

Flower ColorMarine blue standards and falls.

Flower FormFlowers are fan-shaped, with three drooping petals calFlowers are fan-shaped, with three drooping petals called falls and three upright petals called standards.les 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/Habit38 inches

Planting & Care

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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Bloom Time
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Height
38 inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
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Plant In
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Deer Resistant

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