Secret Rites Bearded Iris
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- flowering dateMidseason flowering. (Mid to late spring)
- hardiness zone4-9
- height40 inches
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
- ship asKICKSTART
- sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
- Deer and rabbit resistant keeping your garden looking pristine
- Drought tolerant once established
- Fragrant and beautiful cut flowers
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.
Product Details
- botanical nameIris germanica 'Secret Rites'
- flowering dateMidseason flowering. (Mid to late spring)
- flower colorGreen, Purple
- flower formFlowers 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.
- formRhizome
- growth rateMedium
- hardiness zone4-9
- height40 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.
- 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 |
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