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Zesting Lemons KickStart™ Bearded Iris

A Fresh, Zesty Color

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Zesting Lemons KickStart™ Bearded Iris

A Fresh, Zesty Color

New KickStart™ Iris size guarantees first year flowers
Adds zest to any garden
Refreshing lemon-yellow falls
Their delicate beauty is magnified in numbers

#1 RHIZOME 1 Plant(s) Out of Stock Ships in Fall. KICKSTART TM RHIZOME 1 Plant(s) Out of Stock Ships in Fall.

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Reminiscent of lemon meringue, this iris adds zest to any garden, bed or border. Romantically frilly standards are very upright, allowing the orange beards to pop against the falls. Attracts Butterflies and pollinators, deer resistant. Zesting Lemons will bring a sunny smile to all who pass by. Don't forget to cut some stems and bring inside for a colorful flower arrangement. Iris germanica 'Zesting Lemons'

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Botanical Name:
Iris germanica 'Zesting Lemons'
Form: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height/Habit: 34 - 36 inches
Spread: 12 - 24 inches
Spacing: 12 - 24 inches
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Flowering Date: Late Spring-Early Summer
Planting Instructions: Plant the rhizomes shallowly so top half of rhizome is exposed.
Winter Care: Mulch in colder climates and remove in early spring before growth starts.
Shipped: #1 RHIZOME
Growth Rate: Fast once established, which takes approximately 6-8 weeks.
Shipping Season: Fall
Flower Color: Yellow, White, Mixed
Flower Form: 4.5" laced flowers are fan-shaped, with three drooping petals called falls and three upright petals called standards.
Foliage Type: Glaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves with some dying back in colder climates in winter.
Resistance: Deer Resistant
Pruning: Cut foliage back to a 6" fan. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers from over wintering.
Soil Requirement: Well drained preferred. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils.
Watering Requirement: Water immediately after planting. For the first year, water regularly without oversaturating the bulbs. Second year on, water only during hot and dry seasons.
Restricted States: AE AK GU HI PR

Botanical Name:
Iris germanica 'Zesting Lemons'
Form: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height/Habit: 36 inches
Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Spacing: 24 inches
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Flowering Date: Early midseason flowering. (Mid spring)
Planting Instructions: Set 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.
Winter Care: Mulch in colder climates and remove in early spring before growth starts.
Shipped: KICKSTART TM RHIZOME
Growth Rate: Medium
Shipping Season: Fall
Flower Color: Yellow, White
Flower Form: 4.5" laced flowers are fan-shaped, with three drooping petals called falls and three upright petals called standards.
Foliage Type: Glaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves with some dying back in colder climates in winter.
Resistance: Deer Resistant
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.
Soil Requirement: Well drained preferred. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils.
Watering Requirement: Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
Restricted States: AE AK GU HI PR

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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

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