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Week 18 – May 04, 2024

Plant Information

Iris sibirica Dear Delight

  • Iris sibirica Dear Delight - Bloom
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Iris sibirica

Common Name: Siberian Iris

Hardiness Zone: 3a - 9b

Hardiness Degree: -40°F (-40.0°C)

Blooming Season: Spring, Late Spring

Plant Habit: Columnar

Characteristics: Shade Tolerant

Water: Heavy

Fertilize: None or when needed only

Spacing: 11 - 15" (28 - 38cm)

Height: 24 - 28" (61 - 71cm)

Width: 20 - 24" (51 - 61cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Powder blue flowers with a pure white halo around the signal area.

Grower Information:

Powder blue flowers with a pure white halo around the signal area. Medium to broad, pendent or semi-flaring falls and medium to long, upright standards. Signals on blue and pink flowers often consist of showy, intricately marked yellow and white patterns. Siberian Irises have a useful flowering period, between Spring and Summer-flowering perennials. Best in sun or light shade and moisture-retentive, slightly acidic soil.