Gusto Japanese Iris

Bright contrasting colors

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flowering dateMidsummer
hardiness zone5-9
height36 - 48 inches
restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
ship asNO.1 BAREROOT
sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade

Ideal for moist soils or waterside plantings
Blooms later than German iris
A must for fresh-cut bouquets and arrangements

A perfect grand finale to the iris season, Gusto offers gorgeous color contrast with violet-blue petals, large white centers and streaks of yellow. Gusto adds pops of colors to water gardens, along streams and ponds, and in moist borders. Its long, narrow, swordlike, bright green foliage provides an attractive backdrop for the flowers. While Japanese iris are the last of the iris to bloom, they are worth the wait. Their slightly flattened flowers are stunning in the garden and fresh cut floral displays. Bareroot. Iris ensata 'Gusto'

Product Details

botanical nameIris ensata 'Gusto'
flowering dateMidsummer
flower colorBlue
flower form6" flower that lack the typical upright iris standards, have 6 petals. 2- 4 per stem
foliage typeLong, narrow, sword-like bright green.
formPerennial
growth rateModerate
hardiness zone5-9
height36 - 48 inches
planting instructionsSet the crown 2" deep, firm and water thoroughly
pruningOnly to remove spent flower stems After flowering
restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
shipping seasonSpring
ship asNO.1 BAREROOT
soil requirementHumus enriched, moisture retentive and on the acid side
spacing18 - 24 inches
spread18 - 24 inches
sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
winter careA light winter mulch is recommended in cold areas, remove in early spring before growth starts.

Shipping Schedule

When will my order ship?

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

2024 Spring Shipping Schedule
Zone	Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, and Shrubs
3A-3B	4/29/24 - 5/31/24
4A-4B	4/29/24 - 5/31/24
5A	4/18/24 - 5/31/24
5B	3/25/24 -5/31/24
6A	3/11/24 - 5/31/24
6B	2/26/24 - 5/31/24
7A	2/22/24 - 5/31/24
7B	2/19/24 - 5/31/24
8A	2/15/24 - 5/10/24
8B	2/12/24 - 5/10/24
9A-10B	2/5/24 - 5/10/24
Last Order Date	Zones 3A - 7B: 5/27/24 Zones 8A - 10B: 5/10/24