Classic Hues KickStart™ Bearded Iris
A ruffled apricot iris
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- flowering dateMid season flowering (Mid to late spring)
- hardiness zone4-9
- height30 - 32 inches
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
- ship as#1 RHIZOME
- sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
- New KickStart™ Iris size guarantees first year flowers
- Huge flowers
- Midseason blooming
- Unique marmalade–orange color
A dreamy bearded iris in apricot hues, Classic Hues Bearded Iris is sure to be a staple you look forward to seeing year after year. An award–winning orange iris, Classic Hues boasts huge, ruffled flowers with impeccable form. Each orange and apricot bloom is nearly six inches across, and the warm marmalade falls are set off by white patches and tangerine beards. This mid–season bloomer is cold hardy and willing to thrive in adverse conditions such as rocky soil and drought. Not only are the blooms large, the plant is quite tall, reaching about 30 inches at mature height. Iris Germanica 'Classic Hues'
Product Details
- botanical nameIris germanica 'Classic Hues'
- flowering dateMid season flowering (Mid to late spring)
- flower colorOrange, White
- flower form6" flowers 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
- height30 - 32 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 6" 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
When will my order ship?
Orders for in-stock seeds, general merchandise and gift certificates are typically shipped within 5 business days.
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping time frames outlined below:
| 2023 Fall Shipping Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Zone | Select Iris & Daylilies |
| 3A-4B | 8/7/23 - 10/27/23 |
| 5A | 8/7/23 - 10/27/23 |
| 5B | 8/7/23 - 10/27/23 |
| 6A & 6B | 8/7/23 - 10/27/23 |
| 7A | 8/21/23 - 11/10/23 |
| 7B | 8/21/23 - 11/10/23 |
| 8A & 8B | 8/21/23 - 11/10/23 |
| 9A-10B | 8/21/23 - 11/10/23 |
| Last Order Date | Zones 3A-6B: 10/23/23 Zones 7A-10B: 11/6/23 |
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