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Finishing School KickStart™ German Iris

Name: Finishing School KickStart™ German Iris
Brand: Spring Hill Nursery
SKU: 88957
Price: 39.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Early Bloomer with Great Perfume

88957

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Select Size KICKSTART TM RHIZOME

Select Quantity 1 Plant(s) | Ships in Fall

Product variants

flowering dateEarly flowering. (Mid spring)
hardiness zone4-9
height36 inches
restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
ship asKICKSTART TM RHIZOME
sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade

New KickStart™ Iris size guarantees first year flowers

This iris is all sweet scent and charming ruffles, and you'll be delighted at its return each spring. Bicolor really works well on the German Iris flower form and Finishing School is the perfect example of that. These pretty, delicate and contrasting tones are gorgeous together. In borders, containers and bouquets, Finishing School is sure to shine. Bred by the talented American Iris breeder, Rick Ernst.

The ever-popular German Iris has that classic elegance that makes a spring garden so strong. An easy-to-plant fall rhizome you can leave to chill overwinter and watch in spring as it burst up with tons of extravagant blooms. Give it well-drained soil and sunshine and you'll enjoy years of low-maintenance beauty and fresh spring bouquets. They can also be divided every few years for a bigger, more impressive display. Rarely bothered by deer.

Product Details

botanical nameIris germanica 'Finishing School'
flowering dateEarly flowering. (Mid spring)
flower colorPurple, Pink
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
growth rateMedium
hardiness zone4-9
height36 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.
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 asKICKSTART TM RHIZOME
soil requirementWell drained preferred. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils. Avoid water-logged soils.
spacing15 - 18 inches
spread18 - 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

When will my order ship?

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 - 10/25/24
5A	8/5/24 - 10/25/24
5B	8/5/24 - 10/25/24
6A & 6B	8/5/24 - 10/25/24
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: 10/21/24 Zones 7A-10B: 11/4/24