Bumblebee Deelite German Iris

Bumblebee Deelite German Iris

Iris germanica 'Bumblebee Deelite'

This iris bears yellow flowers in spring summer: a classic garden iris valued for its striking floral display and strap-like foliage that, providing structure throughout the growing season.

  • Yellow flowers open in spring summer on tall, upright stalks above attractive sword-like foliage.
  • Foliage remains attractive through the growing season; cut back in autumn to reduce disease risk and maintain a tidy appearance.
  • Divide clumps every three to four years after bloom to prevent overcrowding and maintain strong flowering.
  • Best in full sun with moist, well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil Moisture
Well-drained, Moist, Average
Drought Tolerant
Hardiness Zone
4 – 4
Mature Height (meters)
0.45 – 0.5
Mature Spread (meters)
0.3 – 0.45
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
Yellow
Foliage Colour
Green
Bloom Time
SpringSummer
Habit
Upright
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Pollinator Friendly
Fragrant
Landscape Uses
Border, Accent
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Iris germanicagrow best in a moist to average, well-drained soil, in full sun. They dislike wet conditions and excess winter moisture. Ensure that the rhizome is slightly about soil level when planting. Once the flowers are spent, remove stalks to keep a tidy looking plant. If plants are overcrowded, flowers will not be as prolific.

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