Autumn Breeze Reblooming Bearded Iris Seeds

Description

Autumn Breeze Reblooming Bearded Iris: A Wind of Warmth and Color

The Autumn Breeze Reblooming Bearded Iris is a breathtaking variety that brings a wave of warmth and elegance to your garden. With its stunning, copper-toned blooms that shift from rich amber to a deeper, rusty hue as they mature, this iris is a perfect choice for extending your garden’s color palette into the cooler months. Known for its reblooming nature, Autumn Breeze will delight you with its colorful show not only in spring but again in late summer or early fall, making it a versatile and long-lasting addition to your landscape.

Key Features:

• Warm, Autumn-Inspired Color: The Autumn Breeze iris blooms with large, ruffled flowers in shades of golden amber, copper, and rust. As the flowers mature, they deepen in hue, creating a dynamic, shifting display of color that recalls the beauty of fall foliage. The rich blend of warm tones makes it a perfect addition to any garden, especially when paired with other fall-blooming plants.
• Reblooming Feature: As a reblooming variety, Autumn Breeze offers multiple rounds of flowers throughout the growing season. After the initial bloom in spring, it will rebloom in late summer or early fall, extending the visual interest and color in your garden well beyond traditional iris bloom times.
• Tall, Sturdy Stems: Standing at about 30-36 inches, Autumn Breeze is a tall and elegant iris that commands attention. Its strong, upright stems ensure that the large blooms stay upright even in windy conditions, and their height makes them perfect for the middle or back of flower beds or as part of a mixed border.
• Fragrance: The Autumn Breeze iris has a light, pleasant fragrance that adds to its charm. While it is not overpowering, its subtle scent enhances the beauty of your garden, especially when planted near seating areas, walkways, or patios where you can fully appreciate it.
• Long-Lasting Blooms: The large, velvety blooms of Autumn Breeze typically last for several weeks, with the reblooming cycle ensuring that you get a second round of color later in the season. By deadheading spent flowers after blooming, you encourage the plant to direct its energy into growing new blooms and maintaining its health.

Ideal for Gifting and Decorating:

• A Gift for Garden Enthusiasts: The Autumn Breeze iris is a perfect gift for gardeners who enjoy the beauty of irises and want a plant that offers both spring and fall color. Its warm tones and reliable reblooming nature make it an excellent choice for birthdays, garden-related celebrations, or special occasions like Thanksgiving.
• Stunning in Garden Design: The warm, rich colors of Autumn Breeze make it a great addition to any garden, especially those with a fall theme or color palette. Its copper and rust-colored blooms pair beautifully with other late-blooming perennials like asters, sedums, and chrysanthemums, or with fall foliage plants like ornamental grasses and Japanese maples.
• Beautiful in Floral Arrangements: The tall, sturdy stems and vibrant blooms of Autumn Breeze make it a fantastic choice for cut flowers. Use them to create a striking bouquet for autumn events, or enjoy a vase of these irises as a centerpiece in your home.

Care Instructions:

• Light: Autumn Breeze irises thrive in full sun, needing at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. Planting them in a sunny location will encourage strong growth and vibrant blooms.
• Watering: While Autumn Breeze is relatively drought-tolerant once established, regular watering during dry periods will help the plant grow stronger and produce more blooms. Be sure to water deeply, but avoid waterlogging as irises prefer well-draining soil.
• Temperature: Hardy in USDA Zones 3-9, Autumn Breeze irises are well-suited for a variety of climates. They perform best in areas with cold winters and warm summers, and their resilience to both cold and heat ensures they will thrive in many different garden environments.
• Soil: Autumn Breeze prefers well-draining, fertile soil. Amend heavy clay or compacted soil with organic matter to improve drainage and avoid waterlogging. Irises generally thrive in slightly acidic to neutral soil and will benefit from the addition of compost or sand if drainage is an issue.
• Maintenance: After blooming, deadhead spent flowers to keep the plant healthy and encourage the next set of blooms. In late fall, trim back the foliage once it has yellowed to tidy up the plant for the winter. To keep the iris thriving, divide the rhizomes every 3-4 years. This will help prevent overcrowding and maintain healthy growth.
• Division: Divide the rhizomes of Autumn Breeze every 3-4 years to promote vigorous growth. The best time to divide irises is after the blooming period, in late summer or early fall. Ensure that each division has at least one healthy fan of leaves and roots before replanting. Space them 12-18 inches apart to allow for proper growth.

Shipping and Planting Details:

• Shipped as Rhizomes: The Autumn Breeze Reblooming Bearded Iris is shipped as bare-root rhizomes. These healthy, robust rhizomes will arrive in excellent condition and are ready to be planted, ensuring strong growth and blooms in the following season.
• Planting Instructions:
  1. Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil.
  2. Dig a hole deep enough to accommodate the rhizome, with the top of the rhizome just above the soil surface.
  3. Spread the roots beneath the rhizome and place it in the hole, ensuring it is positioned correctly.
  4. Space the rhizomes 12-18 inches apart to allow for proper growth and spreading.
  5. Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil around the rhizome.
  6. Apply a light layer of mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture and regulate temperature, but avoid covering the rhizome itself.

Why Choose Autumn Breeze Reblooming Bearded Iris?

The Autumn Breeze Reblooming Bearded Iris is a beautiful, reliable, and low-maintenance choice for gardeners looking to extend their season of bloom. With its rich, copper-toned flowers and reblooming nature, this iris offers both spring and fall color, bringing warmth and elegance to your landscape year after year.

Perfect for gardeners of all experience levels, Autumn Breeze is easy to grow and requires minimal care, making it a rewarding addition to any garden. Whether you're looking to add color to your fall garden, create a stunning focal point, or give the gift of flowers that bloom through multiple seasons, Autumn Breeze is a fantastic choice.