Zesting Lemons KickStart™ Bearded Iris
A Fresh, Zesty Color
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- flowering dateLate Spring-Early Summer
- hardiness zone4-9
- height34 - 36 inches
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
- ship as#1 RHIZOME
- sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
- New KickStart™ Iris size guarantees first year flowers
- Adds zest to any garden
- Refreshing lemon-yellow falls
- Their delicate beauty is magnified in numbers
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'
Product Details
- botanical nameIris germanica 'Zesting Lemons'
- flowering dateLate Spring-Early Summer
- flower colorYellow, White, Mixed
- flower form4.5" laced flowers are fan-shaped, with three drooping petals called falls and three upright petals called standards.
- foliage typeGlaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves with some dying back in colder climates in winter.
- formPerennial
- growth rateFast once established, which takes approximately 6-8 weeks.
- hardiness zone4-9
- height34 - 36 inches
- planting instructionsPlant the rhizomes shallowly so top half of rhizome is exposed.
- pruningCut foliage back to a 6" fan. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers from over wintering.
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
- shipping seasonFall
- ship as#1 RHIZOME
- soil requirementWell drained preferred. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils.
- spacing12 - 24 inches
- spread12 - 24 inches
- sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
- watering requirementWater immediately after planting. For the first year, water regularly without oversaturating the bulbs. Second year on, water only during hot and dry seasons.
- 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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