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Siberian Iris 'Summer Revels' - 5 pieces

CHF 23.35

Siberian Iris 'Summer Revels' - 5 pieces

Name: Siberian Iris 'Summer Revels' - 5 pieces
Brand: Iris
Price: 23.35 CHF
Availability: OutOfStock

Iris sibirica 'Summer Revels'

CHF 23.35

Two-tone flowers in primrose yellow and white
Ruffled, almost white standards
Flowers in May, about 70–90 cm tall
Hardy, even at higher altitudes
Good cut flower, popular with butterflies

'Summer Revels' shows that Siberian irises need not always be blue. The flowers combine primrose-yellow falls with almost white, slightly ruffled standards. In May it is a bright, friendly eye-catcher. The perennial is hardy and long-lived, and it lasts well in the vase too.

About this variety

Yellow Siberian irises are something special. In 'Summer Revels' the falls are a soft primrose yellow, while the upright petals are almost white and slightly ruffled at the edge. The result is a bright, two-tone flower that looks elegant and cheerful at the same time. Below, the mid-green foliage forms a dense, upright clump.

At about 70–90 cm tall, the variety belongs in the middle of a perennial border. It grows in sun and partial shade; a little afternoon shade makes the delicate colours look especially lovely. Blue Siberian irises, purple alliums or blue hardy geraniums make a fresh contrast. In a wildlife garden it suits the edge of a meadow or a pond.

In the vase, 'Summer Revels' brings light to a spring bouquet. Cut the stems when the first flower opens. Butterflies and bees visit the flowers. The perennial is easy to care for and long-lived and develops over the years into a broad clump with many flower stems. It is worth leaving a few stems in the border, as the pale flowers glow into the dusk.

Planting

Plant the rootstocks in spring (February to June) or in autumn (September to November). Set them shallow, at most 10 cm deep, 25–35 cm apart. A sunny to partly shaded spot with moist, loamy or sandy soil is ideal. Then water thoroughly.

Care

Water during dry spells so that the soil does not dry out. A handful of compost in spring is enough fertiliser. Cut off faded stems; the foliage stays until late autumn. The perennial is hardy, even at higher altitudes. Divide the clump after a few years if it becomes too dense.

Specifications

Botanical name: Iris sibirica 'Summer Revels'
Genus: Iris
Class: Various
Supplied as: Bare roots
Flower colour: Yellow, White
Flowering time: May
Flowering season: Late spring
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 80 cm
Spread: 45 cm
Habit: Upright, Clump-forming
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Rock garden, Wildlife garden and meadow, Cutting garden
Soil type: Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Planting time: February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November
Planting depth: Depending on the species, shallow to 10 cm
Spacing: 25–35 cm
Number per m²: 10
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 3–7
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Only partly suitable for containers
Container note: Only recommended in a sufficiently large, stable, well-drained container.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Not suitable
Naturalising note: Persists for several years in a suitable spot, but does not normally spread over larger areas on its own.
For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly