Chestnuts Roasting Bearded Iris

Description

The Chestnuts Roasting Bearded Iris offers an exquisite display of stunning flowers with rich, warm colors that bring a touch of autumn beauty to your garden. With its striking blend of deep russet, amber, and brown hues, it creates a unique contrast in any landscape, making it a must-have for Iris enthusiasts and garden lovers alike.

Key Features:

• Color: The Chestnuts Roasting Bearded Iris features bold, warm tones of deep russet, amber, and golden browns, reminiscent of roasted chestnuts in autumn.
• Flowering: Blooms in mid to late spring, offering an enchanting sight of large, ruffled flowers that are ideal for cutting or showcasing in the garden.
• Height: Grows to a height of 28-36 inches, making it perfect for borders, flower beds, or as a stand-alone feature in your garden.
• Durability: Known for its strong, upright stems and resilience, this variety can withstand both spring rains and summer heat, ensuring long-lasting blooms.
• Fragrance: Emits a light, sweet fragrance that enhances the sensory experience of your garden.
• Growing Conditions: Prefers well-drained soil and full sun, making it perfect for adding color and texture to a sunny border or garden bed.
• Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 3-9, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.
• Care Requirements: Low-maintenance, requiring only occasional watering and periodic division to maintain robust growth.
• Ideal For: Flower beds, garden borders, and ornamental plantings. This Iris variety also attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Specifications:

• Type: Perennial
• Bloom Period: Mid to Late Spring
• Height: 28-36 inches
• Planting Depth: 2-3 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; avoid overwatering
• Light Requirements: Full Sun

Planting Instructions:

1. Choose a location with full sun and well-drained soil.
2. Dig a hole that is 2-3 inches deep.
3. Place the rhizome with the roots spread out at the bottom of the hole, ensuring the top of the rhizome is just below the soil surface.
4. Space plants about 12-18 inches apart.
5. Water gently after planting and maintain moderate moisture levels during the growing season.
6. Divide every 3-4 years to keep the plants healthy and vigorous.

Add the Chestnuts Roasting Bearded Iris to your garden today and enjoy its rich, warm autumnal colors all season long!