Bearded Iris 'Champagne and Strawberries'
Iris germanica
Developed by Hall of Fame hybridizer Barry Blyth, 'Champagne and Strawberries' is a standout result of his career-long dedication to refining peach and salmon tones in bearded irises. This tall variety reaches an impressive 38 inches, making it a reliable structural anchor for the mid-season garden. The blooms feature a complex palette of blended peach standards atop creamy bases, while the falls are washed in rose and finished with a warm tangerine beard. Beyond its visual charm, this iris is a hardy performer, offering deer resistance and a subtle, sweet fragrance that lingers in the garden from mid-to-late spring.
To ensure success in your perennial beds or mixed borders, plant these irises in well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. They thrive in locations ranging from full sun to partial shade and are particularly well-suited for waterwise landscapes once they have established their roots. 'Champagne and Strawberries' provides a sophisticated mix of ivory, bronze, and copper hues that bridge the gap between early spring bulbs and the full heat of summer, all while requiring very little maintenance from the gardener.
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Growing instructions
Bearded Iris should be planted in full sun to partial shade - they require at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. They perform best in well-drained soil and should be planted on the surface of the soil with any roots facing down and buried, with the fan of the leaves and the upper surface of the rhizome facing up and exposed. Provide a layer of light mulch (such as straw or leaves) the first winter, but remove this as soon as the weather warms in spring; beyond this do not mulch.
Water in after transplanting; beyond that only provide water if it is extremely dry.
Plants benefit from a low nitrogen fertilizer in early spring and just after blooming to nourish the rhizomes. Apply fertilizer around the rhizomes, but not directly onto them.
Remove spent flowerheads after blooming is finished, and prune back the foliage to about 6" in fall after several frosts have occurred.
Bearded Iris like a lot of airflow and don't do well when crowded, so as your clumps grow they should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain 16" spacing.
Product Details
| Height at Maturity | 35" |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
| Sun Conditions | Partial Sun (4-6 hours Sun), Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun) |
| Planting Depth | Surface |
| Bulb Spacing | 16" |
| Bulb Per Square foot | 1 |
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