Product Description
A uniquely colored rebloomer, named for its earthy, spice-inspired coloring! Lightly ruffled, reddish-brown petals have a creamy yellow center highlighted by bright orange beards. These warm tones are a nice surprise in spring, and fit right in when they reappear in fall. Grows 36" tall. Iris germanica 'Paprika Fono's'
Product Details
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Botanical Name:
Iris germanica 'Paprika Fono's'
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Form:
Perennial
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Sun Exposure:
Full Sun, Partial Shade
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Height/Habit:
36 inches
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Spread:
18 - 24 inches
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Spacing:
15 - 18 inches
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Hardiness Zone:
4-9
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Flowering Date:
Very early, reblooms late summer/fall. (Mid spring, re-blooms late summer to early fall)
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Winter Care:
Mulch in colder climates and remove in early spring before growth starts.
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Shipping Season:
Fall
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Flower Color:
red, yellow, white
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Flower Form:
5" flowers are fan-shaped, with three drooping petals called falls and three upright petals called standards.
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Foliage Type:
Glaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves with some dying back in colder climates in winter.
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Pruning:
Remove spent flower stems after blooming. In late fall, cut back foliage to 6" fans. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers overwintering.
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Soil Requirement:
Well drained preferred. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils.
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Watering Requirement:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
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Additional Information:
None
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Restricted States:
AE AK GU HI PR
Shipping
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:
*Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items July through August.
2018 Fall Shipping Schedule |
Zone |
Iris Rhizomes |
1A - 5B |
8/13/18 - 11/2/18 |
6A-6B |
8/13/18 - 11/2/18 |
7A |
8/13/18 - 11/16/18 |
7B-10B |
8/20/18 - 11/16/18 |
Last Order Date |
Zones 1-6: 10/29/18 Zones 7-10: 11/12/18 |