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Clarence Tall Bearded Iris

Iris germanica 'Clarence'
$1999
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Plant Highlights

Clarence Tall Bearded Iris highlights at a glance!

Plant Highlights

  • Brand
    Nature Hills' Choice
  • Botanical Name
    Iris germanica 'Clarence'
  • Growing Zones
    4-9
  • Mature Height
    35 inches
  • Mature Spread
    12 - 18 inches
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun, Partial Shade
  • Moisture
    Moderate to Low
  • Soil
    Well Drained
  • Growth Rate
    Fast
  • Flower Color
    Icy Blue & Frosty White
  • Pollinator Friendly
    Yes
  • Fragrant
    Yes
  • Pruning Time
    Late Autumn
  • Bloom Period
    Late Spring, Fall

The German Iris Clarence Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Clarence') is cool icy white and frosty blue! Known as "Bearded Iris" due to the fuzzy 'beard' that appears on each of the ruffled lower petals. Clarence is outstanding for its unusual color, design, and sturdy, vigorous growth habit. But Clarence is most recognized for its fall rebloom in fall in many climates.

If you're a fan of glorious blooms, you'll love late spring with your Clarence Tall Bearded Irises. This plant produces numerous dramatic 5-inch blooms that tower above its attractive green foliage on strong stems. With a yard full of these beauties will have you feeling anything but the blues. This delightful and demur Irises will add elegance to your yard. Long blooming in late spring and early summer, they bloom over a 2 - 3 week period!

These flowers perfected the ombre effect! They feature soft blue-violet that fades to a silky white on their standards with falls that are creamy white at the center and transition to a light blue on the ruffled edges. Its creamy beards blend with the white that streaks outward.

Backed by clumps of handsome green sword-like foliage, you will enjoy these vertical elements long after the flowers fade. But until then, enjoy the curious bees, butterflies can't resist their spicy fragrant scent, and occasional hummingbirds that stop by for a visit!

Tall Bearded Iris grow wonderfully throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 9, and can reach up to 3 feet when in bloom, yet keep their slim 1-2 foot wide profile and are great for container gardening culture and small-space gardens! Ideal plants for the new, experienced, and busy gardener alike!

Planting and Application:

This Iris is calming and quiet in the romantic garden, Cottage garden, or mixed perennial border as groupings or long winding rows to maximize this dreamy and unusual color! The bright white and icy blue look fantastic in the Moon Garden and Clarence is ideal for use in cut flower gardens too!

Growing up to 3 feet when in bloom, the vertical foliage acts as green picket fencing along the back or mid-border of the garden. Favoring moist soil, but also being drought-tolerant once established, Clarence is as adaptable when planted near Rain garden edges, pools, ponds, and other water-heavy areas as they are in the Rock Garden or allowed to naturalize en masse throughout wide stretches of sunny landscape!

Add some softness to your formal and informal garden with a group of happy Clarence Irises. This flower also looks amazing as an accent or specimen. They even do well in containers as long as they don't sit in water.

  • Icy White & Frosty Light Blue Bearded Blooms
  • Reblooms In The Fall
  • Upright Clumps of Sword-Like Green Foliage
  • Ethereal Cut Flowers & Pollinator Friendly
  • Great in Containers, Groupings & En Masse
  • Cool Hue For Cottage & Perennial Gardens, Moon Gardens & Mixed Plantings

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Clarence enjoys full sun in cooler climates, but afternoon or part sun in warmer growing zones. A well-drained soil location with regular moisture access is important for their first year in the ground, but once established, Bearded Iris are easy to grow and can be drought tolerant and pretty self-sufficient. All plants appreciate a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch over their roots, especially Iris rhizomes that prefer to only be partially in the ground. Iris are deer, rabbit and squirrel-resistant!

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.

When planting, make sure 1/3rd of the rhizome is exposed to sunlight with the roots buried underneath. Note, that it's best to cover the rhizome with a thin layer of mulch or leaves to protect them during the coldest months but make sure to uncover in the spring.

  • Full Sun & Afternoon Shade
  • Moderate Moisture Needs
  • Well-Drained Rich Soil
  • Deadhead After Flowers Fade & Trim Stems in Late Autumn
  • Deer, Rabbit & Squirrel Resistant

No matter where you plant your Clarence Tall Bearded Iris, you'll be thankful. These peaceful beauties are the perfect choice for reliable blooms year after year. Don't miss out on your chance for this talk-of-the-town iris and order yours today! We will ship your quality, fall-planted Iris rhizomes at the proper planting time for your growing zone.

Clarence Tall Bearded Iris
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Clarence Tall Bearded Iris

$1999

The German Iris Clarence Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Clarence') is cool icy white and frosty blue! Known as "Bearded Iris" due to the fuzzy 'beard' that appears on each of the ruffled lower petals. Clarence is outstanding for its unusual color, design, and sturdy, vigorous growth habit. But Clarence is most recognized for its fall rebloom in fall in many climates.

If you're a fan of glorious blooms, you'll love late spring with your Clarence Tall Bearded Irises. This plant produces numerous dramatic 5-inch blooms that tower above its attractive green foliage on strong stems. With a yard full of these beauties will have you feeling anything but the blues. This delightful and demur Irises will add elegance to your yard. Long blooming in late spring and early summer, they bloom over a 2 - 3 week period!

These flowers perfected the ombre effect! They feature soft blue-violet that fades to a silky white on their standards with falls that are creamy white at the center and transition to a light blue on the ruffled edges. Its creamy beards blend with the white that streaks outward.

Backed by clumps of handsome green sword-like foliage, you will enjoy these vertical elements long after the flowers fade. But until then, enjoy the curious bees, butterflies can't resist their spicy fragrant scent, and occasional hummingbirds that stop by for a visit!

Tall Bearded Iris grow wonderfully throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 9, and can reach up to 3 feet when in bloom, yet keep their slim 1-2 foot wide profile and are great for container gardening culture and small-space gardens! Ideal plants for the new, experienced, and busy gardener alike!

Planting and Application:

This Iris is calming and quiet in the romantic garden, Cottage garden, or mixed perennial border as groupings or long winding rows to maximize this dreamy and unusual color! The bright white and icy blue look fantastic in the Moon Garden and Clarence is ideal for use in cut flower gardens too!

Growing up to 3 feet when in bloom, the vertical foliage acts as green picket fencing along the back or mid-border of the garden. Favoring moist soil, but also being drought-tolerant once established, Clarence is as adaptable when planted near Rain garden edges, pools, ponds, and other water-heavy areas as they are in the Rock Garden or allowed to naturalize en masse throughout wide stretches of sunny landscape!

Add some softness to your formal and informal garden with a group of happy Clarence Irises. This flower also looks amazing as an accent or specimen. They even do well in containers as long as they don't sit in water.

  • Icy White & Frosty Light Blue Bearded Blooms
  • Reblooms In The Fall
  • Upright Clumps of Sword-Like Green Foliage
  • Ethereal Cut Flowers & Pollinator Friendly
  • Great in Containers, Groupings & En Masse
  • Cool Hue For Cottage & Perennial Gardens, Moon Gardens & Mixed Plantings

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Clarence enjoys full sun in cooler climates, but afternoon or part sun in warmer growing zones. A well-drained soil location with regular moisture access is important for their first year in the ground, but once established, Bearded Iris are easy to grow and can be drought tolerant and pretty self-sufficient. All plants appreciate a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch over their roots, especially Iris rhizomes that prefer to only be partially in the ground. Iris are deer, rabbit and squirrel-resistant!

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.

When planting, make sure 1/3rd of the rhizome is exposed to sunlight with the roots buried underneath. Note, that it's best to cover the rhizome with a thin layer of mulch or leaves to protect them during the coldest months but make sure to uncover in the spring.

  • Full Sun & Afternoon Shade
  • Moderate Moisture Needs
  • Well-Drained Rich Soil
  • Deadhead After Flowers Fade & Trim Stems in Late Autumn
  • Deer, Rabbit & Squirrel Resistant

No matter where you plant your Clarence Tall Bearded Iris, you'll be thankful. These peaceful beauties are the perfect choice for reliable blooms year after year. Don't miss out on your chance for this talk-of-the-town iris and order yours today! We will ship your quality, fall-planted Iris rhizomes at the proper planting time for your growing zone.

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