Tall Bearded Iris 'Red Rider', Iris Germanica 'Red Rider', Early Season Irises
Sweetly fragrant, award-winning Iris ‘Red Rider’ is a standout Tall Bearded Iris with arresting satiny flowers, a mix of light plum standards with purple midribs, reddish plum falls, and conspicuous mustard yellow beards. Elegantly ruffled, the blossoms of this early season Bearded Iris are held high on sturdy stems and rise elegantly up to 34 inches high (85 cm) atop a lovely sword-shaped foliage which will continue to add interest to the landscape after flowering is over.
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.
Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
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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 |
Common names | Bearded Iris, Iris |
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, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Cutting Garden, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
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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 |
Common names | Bearded Iris, Iris |
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, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Cutting Garden, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Iris ‘Red Rider’ (Bearded Iris) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Iris ‘Red Rider’ (Bearded Iris) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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