Best Bet Iris
Iris germanica 'Best Bet'
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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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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
#1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
#3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
#6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
#7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Best Bet Iris highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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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
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Fall
Growing Zones 3-9
Gorgeous Reblooming Bearded Iris and reblooming too? You bet! The Best Bet Reblooming Iris (Iris germanica 'Best Bet') is an incredible specimen with royal blue to dark purple falls and big curvy pale lavender-blue flags! You'll adore the ruffled edges of these incredible blooms!
The tall dark vertical spears of vivid green rise up and become fantastic backdrops for the June bloom of these fragrant two-tone blooms! Then in the fall, enjoy a second flush of flowers! Backed by the vertical sword-like foliage in a handsome green, you'll enjoy these plants for three seasons out of the year! The butterflies and hummingbirds will appreciate both flushes of nectar!
Incredibly easy to grow and tolerant of a wide range of growing zones, soil types, and moisture availability, German Iris are perfect for novice and experienced gardeners alike! Best Bet Reblooming Iris is very cold-hardy throughout USDA growing zones 3-9 and are fast-growing, tolerates Black Walnut tree juglone, is very easy-care, and best of all - Iris are deer and rabbit-resistant!
Planting and Application:
Best Bet is perfect for the perennial border, cottage garden, and perennial beds and as vertical accents in the landscape! Line the cool side of your home's foundation with these upright low-maintenance perennials or add rows to the back of garden borders to highlight all other plants delightfully! Add some to a cutting garden for elegant bouquet blooms!
Taking up little space, small garden plots and containers gain height and color with these small-footprint plants. Don't worry about overcrowding, because Iris rhizomes won't mind sharing, just be sure to not let them become the ones getting smothered! They can tolerate moisture so plant them around a Rain Garden or water feature.
- Two-Tone Dark & Light Royal Lavender-Blue Blooms
- Fragrant & Reblooming
- Vibrant Green Spear-Like Foliage
- Space-Saving Upright Growth
- Rows, Borders, Edging, Containers & Pollinator Gardens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Bearded Iris loves full sun and part shade, appreciating the latter when planted in the hottest of its preferred USDA zones 3-9. Iris are highly adaptable to soil and water, just be sure to water well to get established. They also appreciate a protective layer of mulch. Learn more about planting and transplanting Iris, and Iris division Here in our Garden Blog!
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Adaptable Moisture & Soil Needs
- Mulch Well
- Deadhead for Repeat Bloom
- Divide Every Few Years
- Juglone Tolerant
Don't take a gamble with your landscape, order the Best Bet Reblooming Iris Plants from NatureHills.com and we guarantee delivery right on time for fall bulb planting based on your growing zone and climate! Order one of the easiest perennials with stunning blooms on the market today!