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Fiery Temper KickStart™ Bearded Iris

Gorgeous color combination!

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  • flowering dateMid season flowering (Mid to late spring)
  • hardiness zone4-9
  • height36 inches
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
  • ship as#1 RHIZOME
  • sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
  • New KickStart™ Iris size guarantees first year flowers

Rosy-plum standards rise above deep velvety burgundy falls, all set off by the unexpected orange beards. Disease resistant foliage, strong stems and vigorous growth habit complete the award-winning characteristics. Blooms midseason on 34-36" stems.

Product Details

  • botanical nameIris germanica 'Fiery Temper'
  • flowering dateMid season flowering (Mid to late spring)
  • flower colorPurple, Black
  • flower formFlowers are fan-shaped, with three drooping petals called falls and three upright petals called standards.
  • foliage typeGlaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves with some dying back in colder climates in winter.
  • formPerennial
  • growth rateMedium
  • hardiness zone4-9
  • height36 inches
  • planting instructionsSet rhizome so bottom half is below ground level. Firm well and water thoroughly. Plant where they will get at least 5 hours of sun per day.
  • pruningRemove spent flower stems after blooming. In late fall; cut back foliage to 15 cm fans. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers overwintering.
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
  • shipping seasonFall
  • ship as#1 RHIZOME
  • soil requirementWell drained preferred. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils.
  • spacing15 - 18 inches
  • spread18 - 24 inches
  • sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
  • watering requirementAverage water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
  • winter careMulch in colder climates and remove in early spring before growth starts.

Shipping Schedule

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:

2019 Fall Shipping Schedule
Zone German Iris and Select Daylilies Bulbs, Perennials & Potted Plants
3A-6B 8/12/19 - 11/1/19 9/9/19 - 11/1/19
7A 8/12/19 - 11/15/19 9/9/19 - 11/15/19
7B-10B 8/19/19 - 11/15/19 9/9/19 - 11/15/19
Last Order Date Zones 1-6: 10/28/19
Zones 7-10: 111/11/19
Zones 1-6: 10/28/19
Zones 7-10: 111/11/19

    Fiery Temper KickStart™ Bearded Iris
    Fiery Temper KickStart™ Bearded Iris