German Iris Mrs Horace Darwin

Mrs Horace Darwin is living proof that some of the oldest iris cultivars are among the most beautiful and best loved. Introduced in 1888 and named for the wife of one of Charles Darwin's sons, it's still very popular today. This iris features pure white standards and falls, with distinctive violet veining at the hafts. Blooms open in early to mid spring on well-branched stalks up to 21" tall, making this free-flowering iris an excellent height for growing at the front of a border. Stands out when planted ahead of taller, more colorful varieties, and an obvious choice for a moonlight garden.

Hardiness Zones 4-9
Mature Height 21 inches
Bloom Time Early flowering. (Mid spring)
Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
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Botanical Name: Iris germanica 'Mrs Horace'

Availability: Out Of Season

SKU: #83006

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Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI
Botanical Name:
Iris germanica 'Mrs Horace'
Size:
#1 RHIZOME
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant

Flower Color:
Blue, Purple, White
Flower Form:
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.
Mature Spread:
18 - 24 inches
Spacing:
24 inches

Growing Tips

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.
Soil Moisture:
Well drained preferred. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils although.
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
Remove spent flower stems after blooming. In late fall, cut back foliage to 6" fans. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers overwintering.

Winter Care:
Mulch in colder climates and remove in early spring before growth starts.
Planting Depth:
1" deep
Watering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
Fertilization Requirements:
Once per year
Special Care:
Not needed

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Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
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German Iris Mrs Horace Darwin