Iris germanica 'Indian Chief'
Iris germanica 'Indian Chief' is a beautiful old variety, renowned for its strong and vigorous growth. From late spring to early summer it produces tall spires of striking blooms, featuring velvety plum-red falls and mauve to pink standards with subtle bronze tones.
This reliable tall bearded iris brings rich colour and structure to sunny borders. Hardy and drought tolerant once established, it performs best in full sun and well-drained soil, where its bold flowers and upright foliage can make a dramatic seasonal display.
- Luxurious coloured flowers from late spring
- Popular and reliable heritage variety
- Divide rhizomes every few years to maintain vigour
- Drought tolerant once established
- Height 90cm - Spread 120cm
Tall Bearded Iris 'Indian Chief'
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EAN code5051424023934
- Pot Size1L (13cm)
- AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Flower ColourPink, Purple
- Flower FormSingle
- Flowering MonthMay, June, July
- Foliage ColourGreen
- Foliage TypeEvergreen
- FragranceGood
- Garden StyleArchitectural, City & Courtyard Garden, Coastal, Cottage & Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Patio & Container
- Hardiness (RHS rating)H6 -20 to -15ºC. Hardy - very cold winter
- Height90cm
- Spread120cm
- MoistureWell-drained
- pHAlkaline, Neutral
- Plant HabitClump-forming, Columnar / Upright
- Plant TypePerennial
- Planting TypesBanks and Slopes, Borders and Beds, Cut Flowers
- Season of InterestSpring, Summer
- Soil TypeChalk, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesDrought Tolerant, Easy to Grow, Low Maintenance, Scented Flowers, Some Resistance to Rabbits & Deer
- SunlightFull Sun
- ToxicityIngestion may cause severe discomfort
Irises require a well-drained alkaline or neutral soil. They do best in full sun, with the rhizomes facing south for full exposure.
- Plant the rhizomes with the top of the root just at soil level.
- In areas of high rainfall, it is better to plant them on shallow mounds just proud of the soil.
- They should be spaced out at least 30cm (12in) apart and must not be crowded by other plants. Irises benefit from an application of blood fish and bone fertiliser sprinkled around the rhizomes in early spring.
- Divide bearded irises every two to three years, in September, discarding the oldest rhizomes in the centre.
- Deadhead after flowering (you can snap off the stems near the base) and remove dead leaves where necessary.
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