Black Lipstick Bearded Iris

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Botanical NameIris germanica 'Black Lipstick'
FormRhizome
Flower FormFlowers are fan-shaped, with three drooping petals called falls and three upright petals called standards.
Hardiness Zone3-9
Foliage TypeGlaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves with some dying back in colder climates in winter.
Growth RateMedium
Spread45 - 60 cm

Planting InstructionsSet 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 RequirementsWell drained preferred. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils.
Spacing 60 cm
Will TolerateAcidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Watering DescriptionAverage water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
Winter careMulch in colder climates and remove in early spring before growth starts.
PruningRemove spent flower stems after blooming. In late fall, cut back foliage to 15 cm fans. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers overwintering.

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Important Shipping Notes:

Breck's times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of Canada.

We take advance reservations, and then just as soon as the crops are harvested, our staff of Dutch Bulb Experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.

FALL Shipping Schedule

Bearded Iris
Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
0-9	8/14/2023 - 10/27/2023	10/23/2023

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$150.01 and over	14% of total

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