Pathway Border Bearded Iris

Description

The Marie Ballard Aster Pathway Border Bearded Iris is a beautiful, vibrant perennial designed to elevate the look of garden pathways and borders. With its eye-catching blooms and sturdy growth habit, this bearded iris variety is perfect for creating an elegant border along walkways or flower beds. The bold colors and unique patterns of the flowers will brighten up your garden and attract attention throughout the blooming season.

Key Features:

• Perfect for Pathways & Borders: This bearded iris is specifically bred to thrive along garden pathways, creating a striking, colorful display that enhances your outdoor spaces.
• Vibrant Blooms: Features vibrant flowers in hues of purple, blue, yellow, and white, offering rich, showy blooms that draw the eye and add life to any garden.
• Fragrant Flowers: The fragrant flowers bring a lovely scent to your garden, enhancing the overall sensory experience of your outdoor space.
• Early Bloomer: Enjoy early-to-mid spring blooms, providing a burst of color when your garden needs it most.
• Pollinator-Friendly: The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it an excellent choice for supporting biodiversity in your garden.
• Low-Maintenance: Easy to care for, this iris variety is perfect for gardeners who want a stunning flower that doesn’t require too much attention.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial
• Flower Colors: A mix of vibrant purple, blue, yellow, and white
• Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring
• Height: 18–24 inches (46–61 cm)
• Spread: 12–18 inches (30–46 cm)
• Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 3–9
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
• Package Contains: 1 x Marie Ballard Aster Pathway Border Bearded Iris (rhizomes)

Care Instructions:

• Planting: Plant rhizomes in well-drained soil in early spring or late summer, spacing them 12–18 inches apart to allow for optimal growth.
• Watering: Keep the soil moist until the iris is established. Once it’s settled, it’s drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering.
• Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to promote new blooms and maintain a tidy appearance. Cut back foliage in late fall after it has died back.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to boost growth and encourage blooming.
• Winter Care: In colder climates, mulch around the base to protect the rhizomes from freezing during the winter months.

Ideal For:

• Pathway Borders: Its vibrant blooms make this iris variety ideal for planting along garden pathways or walkways, creating a colorful, fragrant border.
• Flower Beds & Borders: Excellent for edging flower beds or borders, adding height, color, and texture to the garden.
• Pollinator Gardens: The iris attracts bees and butterflies, making it an excellent addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
• Low-Maintenance Gardens: Perfect for gardeners who want the beauty of irises without extensive care requirements.
• Drought-Tolerant Gardens: Once established, this iris is drought-tolerant, making it suitable for water-wise gardening.

Benefits:

• Creates Stunning Pathway Borders: Ideal for enhancing garden pathways with vibrant colors and striking blooms.
• Supports Pollinators: Attracts beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies to your garden.
• Low-Maintenance Care: Requires minimal upkeep once established, making it perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners.
• Vibrant, Fragrant Blooms: Enjoy the beauty and scent of these stunning flowers in early spring.
• Versatile Planting: Can be used in a variety of garden settings, from pathways to borders to flower beds.