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Secret Rites Bearded Iris
Secret Rites Bearded Iris
Secret Rites Bearded Iris
Secret Rites Bearded Iris
Secret Rites Bearded Iris
  • Hardiness Zones

    4-9

  • Mature Height

    40 inches

  • Flowering Date

    Midseason flowering. (Mid to late spring)

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

  • Ship As

    PREMIUM

Secret Rites Bearded Iris

Brilliant Color and Resilient Beauty

  • Deer and rabbit resistant keeping your garden looking pristine
  • Drought tolerant once established
  • Fragrant and beautiful cut flowers
1 for $17.99
SKU: 99024

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Own Root & Jumbo Own Root Roses grown on their own roots, valued for cold hardiness, strong rebound, and long lifespan. Gardeners in colder climates or anyone looking for a durable, long-living rose that stays true to its natural growth habit.
Premium WOW!® Roots Grafted roses designed for improved vigor, larger blooms, and better adaptability across different soil and growing conditions. Gardeners who want stronger performance, bigger blooms, and reliable growth across a wide range of environments.
Fortuniana Rootstock A specialized grafted rootstock known for increased bloom production, vigorous growth, and strong resistance to soil-borne issues. Ideal for warm climates (especially the South) or challenging soils like sandy conditions where extra vigor and resilience matter.
Jumbo WOW!® Roots An upgraded WOW!® root system grown larger in the field, delivering a more established bareroot with faster early performance. Arrives bareroot or potted depending on time of year. Gardeners who want a larger starting plant with more immediate impact and quicker establishment in the garden.

 

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The Secret Rites Kickstart Bearded Iris is your garden’s new showstopper, blending vibrant colors with low-maintenance care. With Secret Rites Kickstart, you get a stunning, fragrant flower that requires minimal care and stands up to common garden pests. Tall, strong stems support uniquely colored, ruffled, fragrant blooms. Whether planted en masse or as a single standout specimen, the Secret Rites Kickstart Bearded Iris brings an exquisite and luxurious touch to your garden, effortlessly enhancing its overall beauty and charm.

Stunning Visual Appeal: The Secret Rites Kickstart Bearded Iris stands out with its unique color combination. Its large, ruffled blooms are an eye-catching combination of vibrant golden yellow standards and deep purple falls. The delicate frills and intricate veining add a touch of sophistication, while the bright, bold colors ensure that it commands attention.

Fragrance and Cut Flowers: Enjoy the delightful fragrance of the Secret Rites Kickstart Bearded Iris, which not only beautifies your garden but also adds a pleasant aroma. These irises make excellent cut flowers, bringing their enchanting beauty and scent indoors to brighten your home. With its unusual coloration, long stems, and heady, heavenly fragrance, Secret Rites will brighten your garden as well as your indoor arrangements.

Hardy and Low Maintenance: This bearded iris is rarely damaged by deer or rabbits, ensuring your blooms remain untouched by garden pests. Additionally, it is drought tolerant once established, making it a resilient and low-maintenance choice for busy gardeners. Just plant it in a well-drained sunny spot in your garden and watch it grow and blossom year after year.

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  • Hardiness Zones

    4-9

  • Mature Height

    40 inches

  • Flowering Date

    Midseason flowering. (Mid to late spring)

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

  • Ship As

    PREMIUM

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