Earl of Essex Tall Bearded Iris

Earl of Essex Tall Bearded Iris

Iris germanica 'Earl of Essex'

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

  • Pink flowers open in spring fall 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
3 – 3
Mature Height (meters)
0.5 – 0.6
Mature Spread (meters)
0.5 – 0.6
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
Pink
Foliage Colour
Green
Bloom Time
SpringFall
Habit
Upright
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Pollinator Friendly
Fragrant
Landscape Uses
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 above soil level when planting. Once the flowers are spent, remove stalks to keep a tidy plant. If plants are overcrowded, flowers will not be as prolific.

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