Hermes Tall Bearded Iris
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| 0 | 19.99 | 24.99 |
| 20 | 49.99 | 29.99 |
| 50 | 69.99 | 34.99 |
| 70 | 99.99 | 39.99 |
| 100 | 129.99 | 44.99 |
| 130 | 149.99 | 48.99 |
| 150 | 150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Hermes Tall Bearded Iris highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 3-9
Of all the Iris colors and patterns, browns and coppers are often sought after most of all! With a single glance at the Hermes Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Hermes'), it's easy to see why! This copper-top beauty is a herald of good news and splendid hues full of ruffles and gilded splashes on the falls.
There's no Iris quite like the Hermes Iris. This mid-spring bloomer reinvents the spring garden with its avant-garde burnt sienna hues. Each of its blooms is breathtakingly large and rich in detail. Its falls feature variations of copper with thin brown veins and a golden flame, and its vibrant orange beard creates a stunning focal point!
From its undulating ruffled standards to its flamboyant style arm, this Iris is all show and style. Its striking appearance offers hours of examination and adoration. It's no wonder the herald of the gods became the namesake of this Tall Bearded Iris! Growing 32 inches in height when in bloom, Hermes spreads into vertical leafy clumps 12 - 18 inches wide!
Planting and Application:
To make the most of this ravishing coppery Iris, you'll want to plant several together in groupings and en masse drifts. You'll also want to place this stylish flower where it can be appreciated day after day! Both by garden visitors, and your Hummingbirds and pollinators, plus giving you plenty of these gorgeous blossoms for your bouquets!
No matter where this brilliant Iris ends up in your garden, it's sure to be a favorite among the butterflies and bees. Just provide it with full or partial sun and plant it root-down on a small mound of soil, then cover its roots to just below the top of its rhizome. For best protection, cover it with mulch in late fall after it's established.
Consider using this stunner as a one-of-a-kind border or as a spectacular mixed planter thriller! A radiant feature in your mixed Perennial, Border Garden, or Cottage garden. Because of its ability to thrive in low-moisture soil, it also makes a dramatic addition to your Rock garden where its low moisture needs once established can be appreciated.
- Tall, Strong & Unique Bearded Iris
- Rare Copper-Orange-Sienna & Gold Coloration
- Gray-Green Sword-Like Foliage Clumps
- Radiant Cut Flowers & Container Specimens
- Attracts Pollinators & Hummingbirds
- Excellent Centerpiece To The Garden, Borders, Edging & Mass Plantings
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Flowering their very best in full sun, Iris in hotter climates appreciate afternoon shade. Any well-drained soil with regular moderate moisture access is suitable for these rhizomes since they despise soggy soil. All plants appreciate 3-4 inches of arborist mulch around their root systems, and Bearded Iris are actually drought tolerant once established!
Divide every few years and it's recommended you deadhead after the flowers fade. Trim all the foliage back in the autumn once it yellows and cover the rhizomes loosely with compost, mulch, or evergreen boughs for the winter. Deer, Rabbits, and Squirrels seldom eat these perennials or their rhizomes.
Information About Bare Root Iris
Bare root Iris are shipped as nice fresh-cut divisions with two to three fans of green tops. Keep in mind each Iris variety can have slightly different-sized roots.
Be sure to set your Iris up for success by planting it in the fall in a shallow hole with a hill of soil at its center. Place the rhizome on the mound and bury the lower 2/3's, leaving the top of the rhizome exposed. Note, that it's best to cover the rhizome with a thin layer of mulch or leaves to protect it during the coldest months but make sure to uncover it in the spring.
- Full Sun & Some Shade
- Easy Care In Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate to Low Moisture Needs
- Low Maintenance -Deadhead In Spring & Prune Back After Foliage Yellows
- Deer, Rabbit & Squirrel Seldom Bother These Perennials
Don't be shy about how much you love the Hermes Tall Bearded Iris. It surely isn't bashful, and its unique color is ready to call out to the neighbors, announcing your impeccable taste. Order now from Nature Hills and we'll ship your rhizomes at the proper planting time for your growing zone!
