Iris (sk. germanica) 'SUPERSTITION'
Iris (sk. germanica) 'SUPERSTITION'
bearded iris
bearded iris
SIZE/TYPE | mid-sized perennial |
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USUAL HEIGHT | 0.8-1m |
USUAL WIDTH | |
LEAVES | deciduous broadleaf |
COLOUR OF LEAVES | blue-green |
FLOWERS | showy |
COLOUR OF FLOWERS | deep purple |
BLOOMING TIME | May - June |
LOCATION | full sun |
USDA zone (lowest) | 4 (down to -34°C) |
WINTER PROTECTION | |
FOR ZONE 5+6 | |
FOR ZONE 7 | |
BELONGS TO CATEGORIES | Perennials |
Superstition is one of the few highly valued extra dark flowering varieties of bearded iris. It produces large, deep violet blue to almost black, very glossy petals with amethyst hues and beard. The throat is golden but too large. Lovely perfume. Mid to late season blooming begins in latter May and continues until mid June. Sword-like leaves are deciduous, pale green. Stems are 80-90 cm tall. Bred by R.Schreiner in 1977.
Hybrid varieties of bearded iris thrive in full sun and should be planted in well-drained but moist soil of any pH. Various sources say different things about pH requirements, however, truth is that if the soil is reasonably fertile acidity does not play a significant role. Do not mistake them for water irises which do like wet and boggy conditions, these hybrids might rot it such environment.
The plants spread with their rhizomes but are not invasive. Unwanted new rhizomes can easily be dug out and transplanted somewhere else. The rhizomes like warmth so if your garden beds are mulched reduce its amount above iris’ roots to minium. Occasional fertilizing is welcome to enhance flowering and plant health. Thanks to showy flowers and variability of colours available they will be both a perfect companion plants for others as well as great features in any landscape design. Fully hardy to min. -40°C (USDA zone 3.
Last update 30-05-2020
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