Style Traveller Bearded Iris

Description

The Marie Ballard Aster Style Traveller Bearded Iris is a spectacular and vibrant flower that will add a touch of sophistication and elegance to your garden. Known for its striking, multi-colored blooms, this bearded iris showcases deep purple, violet, and soft lavender tones, creating a visual delight that stands out in any garden setting. A perennial favorite, it thrives in well-drained soil and offers impressive, tall, and sturdy blooms that attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Key Features:

• Stunning Multi-Colored Blooms: Features rich purple, violet, and lavender petals with a golden-yellow beard, making it an eye-catching addition to flower beds and borders.
• Long-Lasting Blooms: Enjoy months of striking blooms during the spring and early summer, enhancing your garden with vibrant color.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, supporting a healthy garden ecosystem.
• Elegant and Hardy: A classic addition to any perennial garden, known for its sturdy growth and resilience in a variety of climates.
• Low-Maintenance: Once established, this iris is easy to care for, requiring minimal watering and offering long-lasting beauty without high upkeep.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial
• Flower Colors: Purple, violet, lavender with a golden-yellow beard
• Bloom Time: Spring to early summer
• Height: 30–36 inches (76–91 cm)
• Spread: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
• Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 3–9
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
• Package Contains: 1 x Marie Ballard Aster Style Traveller Bearded Iris (rhizomes)

Care Instructions:

• Planting: Plant rhizomes in well-drained soil in early spring or late summer. Space plants 12–18 inches apart to allow for healthy growth and airflow.
• Watering: Keep the soil moist while the plants are establishing. Afterward, reduce watering as bearded irises are drought-tolerant once established.
• Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and maintain a neat appearance. Cut back the foliage after it has died back in the fall.
• Fertilizing: Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth and blooms.
• Winter Care: Mulch lightly around the base of the plant in colder zones to protect the rhizomes during the winter months.

Ideal For:

• Flower Beds & Borders: Create a colorful display in flower beds and garden borders with the dramatic blooms of this bearded iris.
• Pollinator Gardens: The nectar-rich flowers are ideal for attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.
• Cut Flower Gardens: The sturdy, long-lasting blooms make excellent cut flowers for floral arrangements.
• Low-Maintenance Gardens: Once established, this iris requires minimal care, making it perfect for gardeners seeking beauty with less effort.
• Drought-Tolerant Landscapes: A perfect choice for xeriscaping or water-efficient gardens, as it thrives with little water once established.

Benefits:

• Adds an elegant, multi-colored bloom to your garden, creating a striking visual display.
• Attracts pollinators, contributing to a healthier garden ecosystem.
• Drought-tolerant once established, reducing the need for frequent watering.
• Easy to care for, making it perfect for gardeners of all levels.
• Beautiful and sturdy blooms that can be enjoyed in both garden beds and floral arrangements.