Iris germanica Empress of India - Bearded Iris
Enrich your garden with the beauty of Iris germanica Empress of India. This impressive bearded iris features elegant, lilac-coloured flowers and adds a touch of luxury and allure to your outdoor space.
Positive points:
- The flowers are a true eye-catcher and will brighten up any garden.
- Enjoy abundant blooms from late spring to early summer.
- This iris is easy to care for and requires minimal maintenance.
- Hardy and returns every year, allowing you to enjoy its beauty repeatedly.
- The flowers emit a subtle, pleasant fragrance that fills your garden with a delightful aroma.
- Suitable for cut flowers and perfect for bouquets, so you can enjoy the beauty and fragrance of this iris indoors as well.
Care Tips:
- Plant the iris in a sunny to partially shaded spot for the best blooming results.
- Ensure well-drained, fertile soil. This iris thrives in slightly acidic to neutral soil.
- Plant the rhizomes just below the soil surface, with the top slightly visible.
- Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but ensure the soil doesnt become too wet to prevent root rot.
- In early spring, apply a little organic fertilizer to boost growth.
- Remove spent blooms to keep the plant tidy and encourage new growth. Trim the foliage back in late autumn.
Iris germanica Empress of India is a must-have in the garden. Its lush flowers and easy care make this bearded iris an essential addition for any garden enthusiast. Order today and let your garden shine with the enchanting Empress of India!
Iris germanica varieties are beautiful and highly cherished summer-blooming bulbs, perfect for any garden. With their strong and attractive foliage and spectacular flowers, they bring not only beauty but also a delightful fragrance. These plants are easy to care for, thrive with little effort, and bloom when few other flowers are in the garden. They thrive best when planted shallowly in a sunny spot.
- Fragrant cut flowers from May to June
- Hardy
- Prefers alkaline soil
- Mature height approximately 80 - 110 cm