Ultimate KickStart™ Dwarf Bearded Iris
Ideal for the front border
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- flowering dateVery early flowering. (Early-mid spring)
- hardiness zone4-9
- height10 - 13 inches
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
- ship as#1 RHIZOME
- sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
- New KickStart™ Iris size guarantees first year flowers
You'll love the color contrast of Ultimate Miniature German Iris in your front border. Ideal as a front border plant, miniature German iris don't lose any of the impact of the standard size German iris flower form—they're equally as lovely, just in a miniature size. A useful quality if you need a front border plant, or if you have a small gardening space.
Product Details
- botanical nameIris germanica 'Ultimate'
- flowering dateVery early flowering. (Early-mid spring)
- flower colorRed, Yellow
- flower form4", typical iris-like
- foliage typeGlaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves with some dying back in colder climates in winter.
- formPerennial (rhizome)
- growth rateMedium
- hardiness zone4-9
- height10 - 13 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
- spread15 - 18 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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