Iris (G) 'Nibelungen' - P9

Description
The Iris 'Nibelungen' (Iris x germanica) is an upright, rhizome-forming perennial that produces purple-yellow, lip-shaped flowers from May to June. Its linear leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Iris 'Nibelungen' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Iris barbata-elatior.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Iris 'Nibelungen' are dark green, linear.

Spread
Southern Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Iris 'Nibelungen' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, rhizome-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Iris 'Nibelungen' sets beautiful accents together with: True lavender, small-flowered mountain mint.

Care
If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!

Flower
Iris x germanica 'Nibelungen' forms lip-shaped, purple-yellow flowers from May.

Use
Cut, cottage garden, pond edge, balcony/patio, group planting, park