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Gusto Japanese Iris

Bright contrasting colors

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Gusto Japanese Iris

Bright contrasting colors

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

Zone 5-9
Height 36 - 48 inches
Flowering Date Midsummer
Sun Exposure Full Sun, Partial Shade
Ship As NO.1 BAREROOT

Availability: Out of Stock

SKU: #69347

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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'

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Botanical Name:
Iris ensata 'Gusto'
Form: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height/Habit: 36 - 48 inches
Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Spacing: 18 - 24 inches
Hardiness Zone: 5-9
Flowering Date: Midsummer
Planting Instructions: Set the crown 2" deep, firm and water thoroughly
Winter Care: A light winter mulch is recommended in cold areas, remove in early spring before growth starts.
Shipped: NO.1 BAREROOT
Growth Rate: Moderate
Shipping Season: Spring
Flower Color: Blue
Flower Form: 6" flower that lack the typical upright iris standards, have 6 petals. 2- 4 per stem
Foliage Type: Long, narrow, sword-like bright green.
Pruning: Only to remove spent flower stems After flowering
Soil Requirement: Humus enriched, moisture retentive and on the acid side
Restricted States: AE AK GU HI PR

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

Zone	Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, and Shrubs
2024 Spring Shipping Schedule
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