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Pallida Variegata Gold Bearded Iris

Striking Foliage Adds Year-Round Interest

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  • flowering dateMid season flowering. (Late spring)
  • hardiness zone4-9
  • height34 inches
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
  • ship asKICKSTART
  • sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
  • Bright variegated foliage for all season interest
  • Unique fragrance of grape soda
  • Drought Tolerant

The Pallida Variegata Gold Kickstart Bearded Iris offers striking foliage, fragrant blooms, and low-maintenance resilience for your garden. This iris is more than just a seasonal bloomer. Its eye-catching variegated foliage offers year-round visual appeal, making it a standout feature in your garden even when it's not flowering. This iris introduces a unique texture and color contrast, enhancing garden borders, beds, and any landscape design.

 

All-Season Visual Appeal: The Pallida Variegata Gold Kickstart Bearded Iris is not just a bloom-time beauty. Its striking variegated foliage of gold and green provides visual interest throughout the growing season, making it a standout in your garden even when not in bloom. This iris adds a unique texture and color contrast that enhances garden borders, beds, or any landscape design.

Fragrant Blooms and Late Season Color: Experience the delightful grape soda-like fragrance of the Pallida Variegata Gold blooms, which arrive later in the season to extend your garden’s vibrant display. These late-blooming flowers bring a fresh wave of color and scent, ensuring your garden remains lively and attractive well into the growing season.

Resilient and Low-Maintenance: Enjoy the ease of gardening with the Pallida Variegata Gold Kickstart Bearded Iris. This plant is rarely damaged by rabbits or deer, keeping your garden pristine and undisturbed by these common pests. Additionally, it is drought-tolerant once established, making it a perfect choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance yet stunning plants.

Product Details

  • botanical nameIris pallida variagata 'Gold'
  • flowering dateMid season flowering. (Late spring)
  • flower colorPurple
  • flower formFlowers are fan-shaped, with three drooping petals called falls and three upright petals called standards.
  • foliage typeStriking foliage! Long, broad, sword-like leaves 1-11/2" wide, green leaves with striking golden stripes along each blade.
  • formPerennial
  • growth rateMedium
  • hardiness zone4-9
  • height34 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
  • soil requirementWell drained preferred. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils although.
  • spacing24 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

    Pallida Variegata Gold Bearded Iris
    Pallida Variegata Gold Bearded Iris