Kathy Chilton Reblooming Iris
Highly acclaimed and beautiful
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- flowering dateLate midseason (Late spring)
- hardiness zone4-9
- height35 inches
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
- ship asPREMIUM
- sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
- Winner of the illustrious Wister Medal
- The subtle, spicy perfume is great in bouquets
- Perfect for the middle of your mixed iris borders
Kathy Chilton Bearded Iris is bold in the color contrast between its standards and falls. It really stands out, even among other iris, so much so that it's won a whole host of awards! It's received the Honorable Mention and Award of Garden Merit from the American Iris Society, Rainbow Acres, and even the renowned Wister Medal. These blooms carry a slightly spicy fragrance that's nice in bouquets. Growing around 35" tall, it'll help fill out in the middle of a mixed iris border. Iris germanica 'Kathy Chilton'
Product Details
- botanical nameIris germanica 'Kathy Chilton'
- flowering dateLate midseason (Late spring)
- flower colorRed, Yellow, Black
- flower formRuffled, 4.5-5" flowers
- foliage typeFans of sword-like fans in spring and summer, some die back in winter in colder climates.
- formSet rhizome so bottom half is below ground-level, firm well and water thoroughly.
- growth rateFast once established, which takes approximately 6-8 weeks.
- hardiness zone4-9
- height35 inches
- pruningRemove spent flower stems. Cut back foliage to 6" fan in late fall. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers overwintering. After flowering and late fall/early winter.
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
- shipping seasonFall
- ship asPREMIUM
- soil requirementWell drained soil. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils.
- spacing24 inches
- spread18 - 24 inches
- sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
- watering requirementAverage water needs. Avoid water-logged soils.
- winter careMulch in colder climates and remove mulch in 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 - 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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