Kathy Chilton Reblooming Iris

Highly acclaimed and beautiful

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flowering dateLate midseason (Late spring)
hardiness zone4-9
height35 inches
restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
ship as#1 RHIZOME
sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade

Winner of the illustrious Wister Medal
The subtle, spicy perfume is great in bouquets
Perfect for the middle of your mixed iris borders

Kathy Chilton Bearded Iris is bold in the color contrast between its standards and falls. It really stands out, even among other iris, so much so that it's won a whole host of awards! It's received the Honorable Mention and Award of Garden Merit from the American Iris Society, Rainbow Acres, and even the renowned Wister Medal. These blooms carry a slightly spicy fragrance that's nice in bouquets. Growing around 35" tall, it'll help fill out in the middle of a mixed iris border. Iris germanica 'Kathy Chilton'

Product Details

botanical nameIris germanica 'Kathy Chilton'
flowering dateLate midseason (Late spring)
flower colorRed, Yellow, Black
flower formRuffled, 4.5-5" flowers
foliage typeFans of sword-like fans in spring and summer, some die back in winter in colder climates.
formSet rhizome so bottom half is below ground-level, firm well and water thoroughly.
growth rateFast once established, which takes approximately 6-8 weeks.
hardiness zone4-9
height35 inches
pruningRemove spent flower stems. Cut back foliage to 6" fan in late fall. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers overwintering. After flowering and late fall/early winter.
restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
shipping seasonFall
ship as#1 RHIZOME
soil requirementWell drained soil. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils.
spacing24 inches
spread18 - 24 inches
sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
watering requirementAverage water needs. Avoid water-logged soils.
winter careMulch in colder climates and remove mulch in 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