Siberian Iris Something Shocking

Get ready to be stunned into silence! Breathtaking color and a classic Siberian flower form add something special to the landscape. Something Shocking produces deep red-violet blooms with white centers and lighter shades of red-violet to create a near-neon effect that can't be missed. Perfect for adding bold color and sophisticated form to butterfly gardens, where pollinators are known to roam. Line a walkway or create an entry garden to showcase its impressive appeal.

Hardiness Zones 3-9
Mature Height 32 inches
Bloom Time Very late season flowering (Early Summer) (June))
Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Ship AsNO.1
Deer Resistant
Cut Flower
Attracts Pollinators

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Botanical Name: Iris sibirica 'Something Shocking'

Availability: Backordered

SKU: #88584

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Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI
Botanical Name:
Iris sibirica 'Something Shocking'
Size:
NO.1
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Water Garden, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator

Flower Color:
Red, Purple, White
Flower Form:
Typical Iris-like flowers
Foliage Type:
Slightly arching, narrow grass-like leaves.
Mature Spread:
18 - 24 inches
Spacing:
18 - 24 inches

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
Plant with the eyes just below soil and large enough to accommodate the roots without bending them and 18-24" apart. Firm soil around roots and water in well.
Soil Moisture:
Prefers regular to moist soils
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Wet Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
Remove spent flower stems after blooming.

Winter Care:
Mulch in colder climates and remove in early spring before growth starts.
Planting Depth:
1" deep
Watering Requirements:
Prefers moist soil. Do not let soil dry out, so water enough that soil keeps moist.
Fertilization Requirements:
Once per year
Special Care:
Not needed

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Shipping Information

K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.

We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.

We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states. What zone am I in?

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule

Bulbs and Bareroot
Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A-5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
6A	3/24/25 -5/30/25	5/26/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7B-8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
8B-9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
9B-11B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25

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In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via USPS or FedEx.

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Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.

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