Absolute Treasure Bearded Iris
A fitting name for a sky-blue beauty
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- flowering dateBlooms late spring to early summer
- hardiness zone4-9
- height42 - 60 inches
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
- ship asPREMIUM
- sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
- Pastel blue standards and falls
- Pleasing fragrance
- Light yellow beards
Rarely does a name capture the essence of a flower so completely. Absolute Treasure is a covetable, unique iris with pastel blue beauty and a heavenly fragrance. Noted for its superior flower form and seductive perfume, this soft blue iris has won the Wister Medal, Dykes Medal, an Honorable Mention, an Award of Merit, and our hearts. Absolute Treasure is an absolute favorite in our test gardens, where its heavily ruffled blooms and light yellow veining shine all day long. A sky blue bloom with butter-yellow beards, Absolute Treasure grows beautifully in various climates. Easy to grown and deer-resistant. Iris germanica "Absolute Treasure"
Product Details
- botanical nameIris germanica 'Absolute Treasure'
- flowering dateBlooms late spring to early summer
- flower colorYellow, Blue
- flower form41/2" flowers 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.
- formPerennial (rhizome)
- growth rateMedium
- hardiness zone4-9
- height42 - 60 inches
- planting instructionsSet rhizome so only bottom half is below ground level. Firm well and water thoroughly. Plant where they will get at least 5 hours of sun per day.
- pruningRemove spent flower stems after blooming. In late fall, cut back foliage to 6" fans. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers overwintering.
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
- shipping seasonFall
- ship asPREMIUM
- soil requirementWell drained preferred. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils.
- spacing18 - 24 inches
- spread12 - 24 inches
- sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
- watering requirementAverage water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
- winter careMulch in colder climates and remove in early spring before growth starts.
Shipping Schedule
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Orders for in-stock seeds, general merchandise and gift certificates are typically shipped within 5 business days.
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping time frames outlined below:
| 2024 Fall Shipping Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Zone | Select Iris & Daylilies |
| 3A-4B | 8/5/24 - 11/1/24 |
| 5A | 8/5/24 - 11/1/24 |
| 5B | 8/5/24 - 11/1/24 |
| 6A & 6B | 8/5/24 - 11/1/24 |
| 7A | 8/19/24 - 11/8/24 |
| 7B | 8/19/24 - 11/8/24 |
| 8A & 8B | 8/19/24 - 11/8/24 |
| 9A-10B | 8/19/24 - 11/8/24 |
| Last Order Date | Zones 3A-6B: 10/28/24 Zones 7A-10B: 11/4/24 |
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