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Tall Bearded Iris Iris Tall Bearded Iris Siberian Iris Japanese Iris Louisiana Iris pgs 141-142 page 143 page 144 page 144 Tall Bearded Iris Northern Regions Southern Regions When to Plant Plant 25ct plugs in LWi-MSp Plant 25ct plugs in LWi-ESp ABBREVIATION CODES E Early (mid to late May) M Mid (late May to early June) L Late (early to mid-June) RE Usually repeats bloom FR Fragrant Tall Bearded Iris plugs are available in 25ct trays, pictured below, for spring shipping January 9 - April 8, 2017. They typically require Photo courtesy of The California Flowerbulb Company, Inc. 6-8 weeks to finish for spring sales. Iris ‘Beverly Sills’ Iris ‘Earl of Essex’ We highly recom- Iris ‘Feed Back’ mend ordering IRGFB25 (Hager) Large, blue-violet early as these popular blossoms with yellow beards. items typically sell Ruffled petals are displayed in out. a widely flared form. Strong, well-branched stems. Pro- Hardy in zones 3-10. nounced sweet fragrance. Our best rebloomer here in Michigan. Reblooms to zone 4. D Iris ‘Beverly Sills’ Iris ‘Earl of Essex’ Traits: 36in–EM–RE–FR–25ct Iris ‘Feed Back’ IRGBS25 (Hager) Uniform IRGEE25 (Zurbrigg) A coral pink self with lacy plicata type Iris: white Iris ‘Harvest of Memories’ edges and impeccable flowers have orchid vio- IRGHM25 (Zurbrigg) Radiant form. An extremely fast let veining and stippling yellow self with widely ruffled grower and very heavy on the edges. Pale or- petals. Slight sweet fragrance. bloomer. Still one of the ange beards are infused Dependable rebloom in summer most sought-after irises with pale violet. Strong and fall. Displays outstanding today. Reblooms to zone 5. rebloomer to zone 4. branching and bud count. Vigor- Traits: 35in–EM–25ct D Traits: 35in–E–RE–25ct D ous grower. Reblooms to zone 4. D Traits: 38in–M–RE–FR–25ct Iris ‘Harvest of Memories’ x/x/x/x/x = foliage height / scapeSee height p. 141 for(where abbreviation applicable) codes / bloom time / zone / size offered 141 HI Tall Bearded Iris Iris ‘Immortality’ NEW! Iris ‘Night Owl’ NEW! Iris ‘Sultan’s Palace’ IRGIM25 (Zurbrigg) Ruffled, IRGNO25 (Schreiner) This IRGSH25 (Schreiner) Choose this pure white self with pale dark-flowering Iris variety is regal variety if you’re looking lemon-yellow beards. Strong aptly named because of its for an Iris with rich color. Velvety sweet fragrance. Nearly ever- rich, near-black, dark vio- maroon-red petals have slightly blooming once established. let-blue flowers. In bright sun- ruffled falls for a graceful look. Has the most consistent light, you’ll notice the velvety Traits: 34in-M-25ct D reblooming ability through- texture of the petals. Light out the country. Reblooms to ruffling make this iris very zone 3. eye-catching and attractive. NEW! Iris ‘Titan’s Glory’ Traits: 29in–M–RE–FR–25ct D Traits: 38in-ML-25ct D IRGTG25 (Schreiner) This Dykes Medal winner is one of the best purple Iris on the market. Fra- NEW! Iris ‘Maui Moonlight’ NEW! Iris ‘Shipshape’ grant, intensely dark violet pur- Intermediate Bearded Iris IRGSH25 (Babson) This is a ple flowers are large and ruffled. IRGMM25 (Aitken) This inter- classic blue iris with a long Traits: 37in-EM-25ct D mediate bearded iris is shorter flowering season because of than typical Tall Bearded Iris, its high bud count. Medium Iris ‘Immortality’ but still demands a presence blue flowers are large and Iris pallida in the garden. Bright lemon wide with attractive ruffling ‘Argentea Variegata’ yellow flowers have incredibly and flaring. Winner of the IRGAV25, IRGAVG1 (Sweet Iris) ruffled edges. Great branching American Dykes Medal, the Striking green and ivory striped New! means good flower power in highest award that an Iris can form. New foliage emerges with the landscape. receive. creamy yellow margins that fade Traits: 23in-M-25ct D Traits: 38in-M-25ct D to ivory as the season progresses. Classic lavender-blue flowers in late spring. The most reliable and disease resistant of all Tall New! New! Bearded Irises. Traits: 34in–E–25ct & G1 D Iris pallida ‘Variegata’ IRGVA25, IRGVAG1 (Sweet Iris) Striking golden variegated foliage with green and creamy yellow stripes make this one at- Photo courtesy of Bouwmeester Plants tractive even when not in bloom. Iris ‘Maui Moonlight’ Classic lavender-blue flowers. The most reliable and disease resis- Photo courtesy of Bouwmeester Plants Photo courtesy of Bouwmeester Plants tant of all Tall Bearded Irises. Traits: 34in–E–25ct & G1 D New! Iris ‘Night Owl’ Iris ‘Shipshape’ New! Photo courtesy of Bouwmeester Plants Photo courtesy of Bouwmeester Plants Iris ‘Sultan’s Palace’ Iris ‘Titan’s Glory’ Iris pallida Iris pallida ‘Variegata’ ‘Argentea Variegata’ 142 Phone: 888-925-8377 • Fax: 800-752-1879 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.WaltersGardens.com Siberian Iris HI Unlike their tall bearded cousins, Siberian Irises prefer moist soil and bloom a bit later. Their slender, spiky leaves add wonderful texture to the landscape even when the plants are not in bloom. Iris sibirica NEW! Iris sibirica ‘Butter and Sugar’ ‘Over in Gloryland’ IRSBSG1, IRSBSG2 (Siberian Iris) IRSOGG1 (Siberian Iris) An espe- Creamy white standards, butter cially showy selection. 5in wide, yellow falls, and greenish-yellow deep blue-purple standards veins. May rebloom in fall. Performs and falls have a light yellow and best in moist, acidic soil. Blooms cream blaze with blue-purple before the Japanese but after the veining. Blooms before the Japa- Tall Bearded. nese but after the Tall Bearded. D D Iris sibirica Iris sibirica 28in/ESu/Z3-9/G1 & G2 34in/ESu/Z3-9/G1 ‘Butter and Sugar’ ‘Caesar’s Brother’ Limited Supply. Iris sibirica ‘Caesar’s Brother’ IRSCBG1, IRSCBG2 (Siberian Iris) Iris sibirica ‘Ruffled Velvet’ Deep purple self and a yellow and IRSRVG1, IRSRVG2 (Siberian Iris) A white blaze with black veining. dramatic selection with red-pur- Performs admirably in moist, ple standards, velvety darker acidic soil. Blooms before the Jap- purple falls, and a black and gold anese but after the Tall Bearded. blaze. Performs admirably in 36-42in/ESu/Z3-9/G1 & G2 D moist, acidic soil. Blooms before the Japanese but after the Tall STELLAR SELLER Bearded. 24-30in/ESu/Z3-9/G1 & G2 D Iris sibirica ‘Contrast in Styles’ IRSCSG1 (Siberian Iris) This showy selection is named for its incred- ‘Iris sibirica ‘White Swirl’ Iris sibirica ‘Contrast in Styles’ ible contrasting color patterns. IRSWSG1, IRSWSG2 (Siberian Iris) 3-5in flowers have rich wine pur- Widely flared, ivory-white self, with ple standards and falls with light- a touch of gold near the throat. New! er blue-purple styles. Semi-flaring One of the finest whites available. falls display prominent white and Performs admirably in moist, yellow signals with purple veining. acidic soil. Blooms before the Jap- D 28-34in/ESu/Z3-9/G1 anese but after the Tall Bearded. 30in/ESu/Z3-9/G1 & G2 D Iris sibirica Iris sibirica Iris sibirica ‘Over in Gloryland’ ‘Ruffled Velvet’ ‘White Swirl’ x/x/x/x/x = foliage height / scapeSee height p. 141 for(where abbreviation applicable) codes / bloom time / zone / size offered 143 HI Louisiana Iris Japanese Iris Louisiana Irises have very large, beardless flowers with Japanese Iris rhizomes should be planted 2-3in deep in wide, open flaring petals. They require boggy to consis- heavy, rich, acidic, consistently moist soil. Never let the soil tently moist, acidic soil and regular fertilization. dry out. With proper care, they will become large, healthy plants with huge flowers. Iris ‘Black Gamecock’ (Louisiana Group) IRLBGG1 (Louisiana Iris) Known for having “out- rageous vigor”, this iris multiplies rapidly when sited properly. Blooms reliably each year. Huge 4-6in flowers open flat to display their velvety deep purple petals with a narrow gold signal. 2-3ft/ESu-MSu/Z4-10/G1 D Photo courtesy of Niels Mulder Iris ‘Black Gamecock’ Iris ensata ‘Lion King’ Iris ensata ‘Lion King’ IRELKG1 (Japanese Iris) This extraordinary, majestic plant pro- duces gigantic 7-8in, fully double blossoms with standards and falls much larger than the species. Each petal displays a wide, grape purple edge that feathers into the pure white center. Tall, stately perennial. 3-4ft/ESu/Z4-9/G1 D Knautia macedonica Kniphofia hirsuta ‘Thunder and Lightning’ ‘Fire Dance’ PP21437 KNIFD30, KNIFD72 (Red Hot Pok- KNATL30, KNATL72 (Knautia) er) Shorter variety better suited Knautia macedonica Light green leaves are shaped to smaller city gardens. Coral ‘Thunder and Lightning’ PP21437 like lightning bolts with creamy red and yellow flower spikes are yellow to white margins. Com- produced atop a low-growing, pact, shorter selection with thick clump of narrow, arching, the same deep reddish purple blue-green foliage. Hardiest flowers as the species. We ship selection to date from Jelitto clean stock. Seeds. 12-18in/ESu-EFa/Z5-9/30 & 72ct C 20in/ESu-LSu/Z4-9/30 & 72ct S Asexual propagation prohibited. Kniphofia ‘First Sunrise’ PP16036 KNIFSG1 (Red Hot Poker) This floriferous hybrid from hybridiz- er Luit Van Delft sets the garden ablaze with loads of solid fluo- rescent orange, torch-shaped flower spikes. Forms a relatively compact clump of green, strap- py foliage. A colorful perennial for hot, dry areas. 30-36in/ESu-LSu/Z5-9/G1 D Kniphofia ‘First Sunrise’ Kniphofia hirsuta Asexual propagation prohibited. PP16036 ‘Fire Dance’ 144 Phone: 888-925-8377 • Fax: 800-752-1879 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.WaltersGardens.com Lagerstroemia BARISTA™ Collection L BARISTA™ Crapemyrtles are specifically bred for the Northern market. These selections perform well in our West Michigan climate, overwintering in our zone 6 winters. All of the members of this collection bloom on new wood. NEW! Lagerstroemia Lagerstroemia ‘Like a Latte’ PPAF New! ‘Bubble Tea’ PPAF WGI Introduction! WGI Introduction! LAGLL20, LAGLL72 (Crapemyrtle) A pe- LAGBT20, LAGBT72 (Crapemyrtle) This tite habit with branched, woody stems.
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