Iris Tall Bearded Iris Japanese Iris Louisiana Iris Siberian Iris pgs 142-143 page 144 page 144 page 144-145 Tall Bearded Iris Northern Regions Southern Regions When to Plant Plant 15ct plugs in LWi-MSp Plant 15ct plugs in LWi-ESp New! New! Photo courtesy of The California Flowerbulb Company, Inc. Photo courtesy of The California Flowerbulb Company, Inc. Photo courtesy of The California Flowerbulb Company, Inc. Iris ‘Bernice's Legacy’ Iris ‘Blatant’ Iris ‘Concertina’ NEW! Iris ‘Bernice’s Legacy’ Iris ‘Concertina’ IRGBLG1, IRGBL15 (Richards) A great (Intermediate Bearded Iris) choice for those looking for a red Iris that Back By Popular Demand performs well. The flowers are a beautiful IRGCNG1, IRGCN15 (Sutton) Lovely, ruffled blend of garnet and cinnamon. This is a light rose self with an orange beard and vigorous and a reblooming variety. dark violet blue horns. Blooms earlier than Traits: 32in–EM–RE–G1,15ct D typicl tall bearded iris. Reblooms to zone 4. Traits: 27in–EM–RE–G1, 15ct D NEW! Iris ‘Blatant’ IRGBNG1, IRGBN15 (Byers) A beautiful Iris ‘Earl of Essex’ bicolor Iris that will rebloom later in the IRGEEG1, IRGEE15 (Zurbrigg) A plicata season for zones 5 and higher. Canary type Iris: white flowers have orchid violet yellow standards contrast nicely with its veining and stippling on the edges. Pale deep magenta falls. orange beards are infused with pale Photo courtesy of The California Flowerbulb Company, Inc. Traits: 36in–EM–RE–FR–G1, 15ct D violet. Strong rebloomer to zone 4. D Iris ‘Earl of Essex’ Traits: 35in–E–RE–G1, 15ct 142 Phone: 888-925-8377 • Fax: 800-752-1879 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.WaltersGardens.com Tall Bearded Iris cont. HI Iris ‘Feed Back’ Iris ‘Immortality’ ABBREVIATION CODES IRGFBG1, IRGFB15 (Hager) Large, IRGIMG1, IRGIM15 (Zurbrigg) Ruffled, pure blue-violet blossoms with yellow white self with pale lemon-yellow beards. E Early (mid to late May) beards. Ruffled petals are displayed Strong sweet fragrance. Nearly ever- M Mid (late May to early June) in a widely flared form. Strong, well- blooming once established. Has the most L Late (early to mid-June) branched stems. Pronounced sweet consistent reblooming ability throughout RE Usually repeats bloom fragrance. Our best rebloomer here in the country. Reblooms to zone 3. FR Fragrant Michigan. Reblooms to zone 4. Traits: 29in–M–RE–FR–G1, 15ct D Traits: 36in–EM–RE–FR–G1, 15ct D Tall Bearded Iris plugs are available in new, large15ct trays, for spring shipping January 8 - Iris pallida ‘Argentea Variegata’ April 9, 2018. They typically require 6-8 weeks Iris ‘Harvest of Memories’ IRGAVG1, IRGAV15 (Sweet Iris) Striking IRGHMG1, IRGHM15 (Zurbrigg) Radiant green and ivory striped form. New to finish for spring sales. yellow self with widely ruffled petals. foliage emerges with creamy yellow Slight sweet fragrance. Dependable margins that fade to ivory as the season We highly recommend ordering early as these rebloom in summer and fall. Displays progresses. Classic lavender-blue flowers popular items typically sell out. outstanding branching and bud in late spring. The most reliable and dis- count. Vigorous grower. Reblooms to ease resistant of all Tall Bearded Irises. Hardy in zones 3-10. zone 4. Traits: 34in–E–G1, 15ct D Traits: 38in–M–RE–FR–G1, 15ct D Iris pallida ‘Variegata’ New! NEW! Iris ‘His Royal Highness’ IRGVAG1, IRGVA15 (Sweet Iris) Striking IRGHRG1, IRGHR15 (Byers) A befitting golden variegated foliage with green royal name for an excellent Tall Bearded and creamy yellow stripes make Iris. Ruffled, medium purple standards this one attractive even when not in and falls will bring a bold color to your bloom. Classic lavender-blue flowers. early summer garden, and then again The most reliable and disease resistant when it reblooms in the fall. of all Tall Bearded Irises. Traits: 36in–M–RE–G1, 15ct D Traits: 34in–E–G1, 15ct D Photo courtesy of The California Flowerbulb Company, Inc. Iris ‘His Royal Highness’ Iris ‘Feed Back’ Iris ‘Harvest of Memories’ Iris ‘Immortality’ Iris pallida ‘Argentea Variegata’ Iris pallida ‘Variegata’ x/x/x/x/x = foliage height / scapeSee p. height141 for (where abbreviation applicable) codes / bloom time / zone / size offered 143 HI Louisiana Iris Japanese Iris Louisiana Irises have very large, beardless flowers Japanese Iris rhizomes should be planted 2-3in deep in with wide, open flaring petals. They require boggy to heavy, rich, acidic, consistently moist soil. Never let the soil consistently moist, acidic soil and regular fertilization. dry out. With proper care, they will become large, healthy plants with huge flowers. Photo courtesy of Niels Mulder Iris ‘Black Gamecock’ Iris ensata ‘Lion King’ Iris ‘Black Gamecock’ (Louisiana Group) Iris ensata ‘Lion King’ IRLBGG1 (Louisiana Iris) Known for having “outrageous vig- IRELKG1 (Japanese Iris) This extraordinary, majestic plant produces or”, this iris multiplies rapidly when sited properly. Blooms gigantic 7-8in, fully double blossoms with standards and falls much reliably each year. Huge 4-6in flowers open flat to display larger than the species. Each petal displays a wide, grape purple their velvety deep purple petals with a narrow gold signal. edge that feathers into the pure white center. Tall, stately perennial. 2-3ft/ESu-MSu/Z4-10/G1 D 3-4ft/ESu/Z4-9/G1 D Siberian Iris Unlike their tall bearded cousins, Siberian Irises prefer moist New! soil and bloom a bit later. Their slender, spiky leaves add wonderful texture to the landscape even when the plants are not in bloom. NEW! Iris sibirica Iris sibirica ‘Caesar’s Brother’ ‘Blueberry Fair’ IRSCBG1, IRSCBG2 (Siberian Iris) IRSBFG1 (Siberian Iris) A similar Deep purple self and a yellow and flower shape to ‘Strawberry Fair’ white blaze with black veining. but with blue coloring. 4in wide, Performs admirably in moist, acid- indigo purple falls and standards ic soil. Blooms before the Japanese Iris sibirica Iris sibirica have white near the centers but after the Tall Bearded. ‘Blueberry Fair’ ‘Butter and Sugar’ with indigo purple veining. The 36-42in/ESu/Z3-9/G1 & G2 D full-looking flowers sit atop ex- STELLAR Seller tremely thick stems. 24-32in/ESu/Z3-9/G1 D Iris sibirica ‘Contrast in Styles’ IRSCSG1, IRSCSG2 (Siberian Iris) This showy selection is named for Iris sibirica ‘Butter and Sugar’ its incredible contrasting color IRSBSG1, IRSBSG2 (Siberian Iris) patterns. 3-5in flowers have rich Creamy white standards, butter yel- wine purple standards and falls low falls, and greenish-yellow veins. with lighter blue-purple styles. May rebloom in fall. Performs best in Semi-flaring falls display prom- moist, acidic soil. Blooms before the inent white and yellow signals Japanese but after the Tall Bearded. with purple veining. D Iris sibirica ‘Caesar’s Iris sibirica 28in/ESu/Z3-9/G1 & G2 28-34in/ESu/Z3-9/G1 & G2 D Brother’ ‘Contrast in Styles’ 144 Phone: 888-925-8377 • Fax: 800-752-1879 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.WaltersGardens.com Siberian Iris, cont. LI Iris sibirica ‘Over in Iris sibirica ‘White Swirl’ clump of green, strappy foli- Gloryland’ IRSWSG1, IRSWSG2 (Siberi- age. A colorful perennial for IRSOGG1, IRSOGG2 (Siberian Iris) an Iris) Widely flared, ivo- hot, dry areas. An especially showy selection. ry-white self, with a touch of 30-36in/ESu-LSu/Z5-9/G1 D 5in wide, deep blue-purple gold near the throat. One of Asexual propagation prohibited. standards and falls have a light the finest whites available. yellow and cream blaze with Performs admirably in moist, blue-purple veining. Blooms acidic soil. Blooms before the Kniphofia hirsuta ‘Fire before the Japanese but Japanese but after the Tall Dance’ after the Tall Bearded. Bearded. KNIFD30, KNIFD72 (Red Hot Pok- 34in/ESu/Z3-9/G1 & G2 D 30in/ESu/Z3-9/G1 & G2 D er) Shorter variety better suited to smaller city gardens. Coral red and yellow flower spikes Iris sibirica ‘Ruffled Velvet’ Knautia macedonica are produced atop a low-grow- IRSRVG1, IRSRVG2 (Siberian ‘Thunder and Lightning’ ing, thick clump of narrow, Iris) A dramatic selection with PP21437 arching, blue-green foliage. red-purple standards, velvety KNATL30, KNATL72 (Knau- Hardiest selection to date from Iris sibirica ‘Over in Gloryland’ darker purple falls, and a black tia) Light green leaves are Jelitto Seeds. S and gold blaze. Performs shaped like lightning bolts 20in/ESu-LSu/Z4-9/30 & 72ct admirably in moist, acidic soil. with creamy yellow to white Blooms before the Japanese margins. Compact, shorter New! but after the Tall Bearded. selection with the same 24-30in/ESu/Z3-9/G1 & G2 D deep reddish purple flowers as the species. We ship clean stock. NEW! Iris sibirica ‘Sky 12-18in/ESu-EFa/Z5-9/30 & 72ct C Mirror’ Asexual propagation prohibited. IRSSKG1 (Siberian Iris) Similar flower shape to ‘Ruffled Velvet’. Rare light blue shade Kniphofia ‘First Sunrise’ for the early summer gar- PP16036 den. Pale sky blue falls have KNIFSG1 (Red Hot Poker) navy blue centers and small This floriferous hybrid from light yellow signals. Sky blue hybridizer Luit Van Delft sets standards match the falls. the garden ablaze with loads 32-35in/ESu/Z3-9/G1 D of solid fluorescent orange, torch-shaped flower spikes. Iris sibirica Iris sibirica ‘Sky Mirror’ Forms a relatively compact ‘Ruffled Velvet’ Iris sibirica Knautia macedonica Kniphofia Kniphofia hirsuta ‘Fire ‘White Swirl’ ‘Thunder and Lightning’ PP21437 ‘First Sunrise’ PP16036 Dance’ x/x/x/x/x = foliage height / scape height (where applicable) / bloom time / zone / size offered 145 L Lagerstroemia BARISTA® Collection 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 and should be treated as a die-back shrub or perennial.