Iris 'Belgian Princess' (Bearded Iris)
Tall Bearded Iris 'Belgian Princess', Iris Germanica 'Belgian Princess', Mid-Season Irises
Sweetly fragrant and a veritable standout in the spring garden, award-winner Iris 'Belgian Princess' is a striking midseason bearded iris with large heavily ruffled blooms. This beauty features a fabulous mix of soft lavender standards delicately blue infused at their tips coupled with creamy-white falls with a hint of light buff-pink, both contrasting against the bright tangerine beards. As an added bonus, this tall bearded iris is gifted with a sweet fragrance that will attract the attention of the olfactory senses! The attractive flowers are held on sturdy stems and rise elegantly up to 39 inches high (98 cm) atop a lovely sword-shaped foliage which will continue to add interest to the landscape after flowering is over. A vigorous grower with good disease resistance.
- Easy to grow, it is deer and rabbit resistant, and quite drought tolerant once established.
- Won the Honorable Mention Award (2007).
- Profuse bloomer, it produces up to 8-9 buds per stem and will bring its glorious and glamorous blooms in late spring or early summer over a long blooming period. Please note that bloom times depend very much on the weather.
- Performs best in full sun in humus-rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates light shade but best flowering and disease resistance occur in full sun. Good soil drainage is essential to prevent rot issues.
- Grows from creeping rhizomes which store food produced by the sword-shaped, semi-evergreen leaves and form large clumps over time
- A welcomed addition to herbaceous borders, sunny courtyards, or urban gardens where the sword-like foliage and vibrant color will combine harmoniously with the stones and angular hardscaping. Roses also provide a lovely backdrop to this tall variety.
- The best time to plant bearded irises is July through September. Container-grown iris can be planted in the spring.
- All parts may cause discomfort if ingested. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
Bearded irises are classified by height and flower size into 6 groups. Since these groups bloom at slightly different times, combining specimens from different groups will extend your color display for a couple of weeks.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Iris Germanica - Bearded Iris |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" – 24" (45cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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*Top picture is courtesy of Schreiner's Iris Gardens (www.schreinersgardens.com)
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Iris Germanica - Bearded Iris |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" – 24" (45cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Iris Germanica - Bearded Iris