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Iris ‘Chasing Rainbows’ (Bearded Iris)

Tall Bearded Iris 'Chasing Rainbows', Iris Germanica 'Chasing Rainbows', Midseason Irises

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Iris 'Chasing Rainbows', Tall Bearded Iris 'Chasing Rainbows', Iris Germanica 'Chasing Rainbows', Midseason Irises, Award Irises, Pink Irises, Lavender Irises

Award-winner Iris ‘Chasing Rainbows’ is exquisitely beautiful, with its extravagantly ruffled, peach-pink standards infused with orchid-purple at the midrib, elegantly floating atop wide orchid-violet falls exhibiting tangerine beards. A vigorous grower and midseason bloomer, this Tall Bearded Iris rises up to 35 inches high (88 cm) atop a lovely sword-shaped foliage which will continue to add interest in the landscape after flowering is over. 

  • Easy to grow, it is deer and rabbit resistant, and quite drought tolerant once established.
  • Won the Honorable Mention (2000) and Award of Merit (2002) from the American Iris Society
  • A profuse bloomer, it will bring its glorious and glamorous blooms in late spring to early summer. Please note that bloom times depend very much on the weather.
  • Performs best in full sun in humus-richmedium moisturewell-drained soilsTolerates 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 borderssunny 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 Iridaceae
Genus Iris germanica
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early)
Height 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 18" - 24"
(50cm - 60cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, 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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Alternative Plants to Consider

Iris 'Black Gamecock', Louisiana Iris, Purple Iris, Purple flowers, Dark Flowers, Dark IrisAward General
Iris 'Black Swan', Tall Bearded Iris 'Black Swan', Iris Germanica 'Black Swan', Midseason Irises, Bicolor irises, Award Irises, Purple IrisesAward General
Iris 'Quechee', Tall Bearded Iris 'Quechee', Iris Germanica 'Quechee', MidSeason Irises, Orange Irises, Rose Iris, Red Iris
Iris 'Twilight Rapture', Tall Bearded Iris 'Twilight Rapture', Iris Germanica 'Twilight Rapture', Late Season Irises, Bicolor irises, White Irises, Lavender Irises
Iris 'Hold My Hand', Tall Bearded Iris 'Hold My Hand', Iris Germanica 'Hold My Hand', Late Midseason Irises, Bicolor irises, Lavender Irises, fragrant Irises
Iris 'Imperial Reign', Tall Bearded Iris 'Imperial Reign', Iris Germanica 'Imperial Reign', Mid Season Irises, Lavender irises, Purple Iries, Violet Irises

Recommended Companion Plants

Iris 'Dusky Challenger', Tall Bearded Iris 'Dusky Challenger', Iris Germanica 'Dusky Challenger', Mid Late Season Irises, Dark irises, Award Irises, Purple Irises
Aquilegia Vulgaris var. Stellata 'Ruby Port', Columbine 'Ruby Port', Aquilegia Vulgaris 'Ruby Port', Granny's Bonnet 'Ruby Port', Red Columbines, Red Aquilegia
Lupinus 'The Chatelaine', Lupine 'The Chatelaine', Lupin 'The Chatelaine', Band of Noble Series, Russel Hybrids, Bicolor flowers, Pink flowersAGM Award
Lupinus 'My Castle', Lupine 'My Castle', Lupin 'My Castle', Band of Noble Series, Russel Hybrids, Bicolor flowers, Red flowersAGM Award
Paeonia 'Coral Charm', Peony 'Coral Charm', 'Coral Charm' Peony, Pink Flowers, Pink Peonies, Coral Flowers, Coral PeoniesAGM Award
Thalictrum Aquilegifolium, Thalictrum aquilegiifolium, Meadow Rue, Rue, French Meadow Rue, Columbine Meadow Rue, Feathered Columbine, Spanish Tuft, Tufted Columbine, lavender flowers, purple flowers,perennial, perennial plant, perennials
alvia x Sylvestris, Salvia Mainacht, Salvia May Nacht, Wood Sage 'Mainacht', Salvia x Superba 'May Night', Salvia Nemorosa 'May Night', Salvia Sylvestris "May Night', Early blooming salvia, award-winning salviaAGM Award
Allium Hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' , Allium 'Purple Sensation', Allium Aflatunense 'Purple Sensation', Flowering Onion, Ornamental Onion, Allium Hollandicum, Spring Bulbs, Spring FlowersAGM Award
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.
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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 Iridaceae
Genus Iris germanica
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early)
Height 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 18" - 24"
(50cm - 60cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, 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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