German Iris Baboon Bottom

Here's an award-winning beauty that is totally unique in the world of German iris. Baboon Bottom boasts a fascinating coloration that you won't find in most gardens. Lovely, well-formed iris emerge bearing soft pink standards that sit proudly above falls that are swirled and streaked in pink and rose with deeper, red-purple stippled accents. Bright tangerine beards are neatly tipped in rose red. Site in borders, cutting gardens and mass plantings for the greatest impact and appeal. Perennializes well, appearing with increased vigor year after year. German iris are very easy to grow with reliable blooms that are naturally deer resistant.

Hardiness Zones 3-9
Mature Height 26 inches
Bloom Time Mid to late spring
Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Ship AsNO.1 Bare Root

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Botanical Name: Iris germanica 'Baboon Bottom'

Availability: Out Of Season

SKU: #71219

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Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI
Botanical Name:
Iris germanica 'Baboon Bottom'
Ship As:
Bare Root
Size:
NO.1
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant

Flower Color:
Pink, White
Flower Form:
Typical iris-like.
Foliage Type:
Glaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves.
Mature Spread:
18 - 24 inches
Spacing:
12 - 24 inches

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
Set rhizome so bottom 1/2 is below ground-level, firm well and water thoroughly.
Soil Moisture:
Well drained. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils.
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
Remove spent flower stems after flowering. In late fall, cut back foliage to 15 cm fans. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers overwintering.

Winter Care:
None, except to mulch in colder climates for first winter. Remove early in the spring before growth starts.
Planting Depth:
Set rhizome so bottom 1/2 is below ground-level
Watering Requirements:
Average water needs, don't over water
Fertilization Requirements:
Once or twice a year. In spring and summer.
Special Care:
Not needed

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Fall 2024 Shipping Schedule

German Iris
Zones	First Ship Date	Last Order Date
3A - 6B	8/5/24 - 10/25/24	10/21/24
7A - 10B	8/19/24 - 11/8/24	11/4/24

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German Iris Baboon Bottom