Lord of Rings 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.
Standard 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
Lord of Rings 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, Summer
Growing Zones 3-9
This epic Bearded Iris will leave you murmuring "my precious" and searching your garden for room to plant more! The Lord of Rings Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Lord of Rings') is as magical and fantastic as its name implies! All it takes is one bloom for an epic saga of love and excitement to begin!
The Lord of Rings Tall Bearded Irises' coloration is both earthy and otherworldly simultaneously. We know this sounds like a paradox, but with its unique mixture of browns, burgundies, and golds, you'll feel like you're transported to Middle Earth. The gold 'beards' of this Bearded Iris will make a wizard jealous!
What makes the Lord of Rings Iris a favorite among Iris collectors is the way its colors blend. Each bloom is both unique and stunning. This Iris features tan to yellow standards, streaked with burgundy and glowing honey-yellow falls with brown to burgundy margins.
The Lord of Rings Iris's story doesn't end there. Many come back to life by reblooming as summer transforms to fall, especially in the longer growing season of warmer USDA planting zones 3 to 9. You won't be the only one to become immersed in the saga of this brilliant Tall Bearded Iris.
Planting and Application:
This fragrant and fanciful Iris is sure to impress in a wide array of roles in the garden! Add excitement by using it as a border with other Irises, the vertical foliage adding upright texture as a backdrop or as edging. Or enjoy a journey every time you step outside by planting them in your garden beside your porch, patio, or deck!
Butterflies and bees will form a fellowship with your Hummingbirds as they journey to visit this precious pretty! Plant some extra plants for your bouquets indoors without depriving your pollinators of a moment to explore the ruffled petals! Besides being a precious part of your pollinator and cutting gardens, Lord of Rings Iris shines in a Cottage garden fit for a Hobbit, or elegant mixed perennial border!
So showy, the golden hue glows in the container gardeners' balcony or on a front porch mixed planter where this golden beauty will whisper to you and beckon you in for a closer look and whiff! Sunny landscapes benefit from their radiance when planted in drifts and large banks on hillsides, embankments, and in Rock gardens where the Bearded Iris excels due to its drought resistance, deer and rabbit resistance, and easy-to-grow nature!
- Rich Gold Ruffled Petals Edged in Burgundy
- Fragrant Reblooming Iris
- Perfect Cut Flowers & Pollinator-Friendly
- Sword-Like Foliage Clumps
- Radiant Container Accents
- Bold Specimens Borders, Edging, Backdrops & Mass Plantings
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Just provide this German Iris variety with partial/afternoon shade or full sunshine and well-drained soil. Plant the rhizomes in the fall in well-drained soil with moderate moisture access. Add a layer of arborist mulch for moisture retention, insulation, and winter protection. Then, once spring arrives, let the journey begin!
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 moundand bury it with enough soil to leave 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-Resistant
You don't have to speak Elvish or fight orcs to own the Lord of Rings Tall Bearded Iris. Just add it to your cart and checkout. It even comes with the magical ability to ward off Balrogs. Order now at NatureHills.com!
