Iris (G) 'Rose' - P9

Description
The Iris 'June Rose' (Iris x germanica) is an upright, rhizome-forming perennial that produces blue, purple, lilac, white, yellow or light pink, 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. 40 cm and grows approx. 40 cm wide. The Iris 'June Rose' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Iris barbata-elatior.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Iris 'June Rose' are dark green, linear.

Spread
Southern Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Iris 'June Rose' 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 'June Rose' 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 'June Rose' forms lip-shaped, blue, violet, lilac, white, yellow and light pink flowers from May.

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