Concertina Tall Bearded Iris
Iris germanica 'Concertina'
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| #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 |
|---|---|---|
| #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
Concertina Tall Bearded Iris highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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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 PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 3-9
Do you collect plants that nobody else has, flowers that everybody asks you about, or blooms that make you hear music when you see them? Then why have you yet to add the Concertina Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Concertina') to your cart?
This unique and rare Iris features colors that manage to be both stunning and subtle. This flower has striking pictures, but its pictures don't do it justice. A concert of colors, the Concertina Tall Bearded Iris erupts with huge 5-inch blooms that deserve to be on a red carpet best-dressed list!
The Concertina Iris unfurls in late spring and reblooms as summer turns into fall. These amazing blossoms are adorned with beige-toned, pale rose falls and flags, with violet to pink fuzzy 'beards'. Each petal is accented with sophisticated ruffles. But it's the Concertina Iris's beards that will capture your imagination!
With beards this bright, it's no wonder butterflies and Hummingbirds make this plant a necessary pitstop! While the Concertina Iris will fill your garden with a concert of pastel colors, it will also fill your day with free time. This low-maintenance beauty queen won the Award of Merit in 2006, and it's easy to see why. Wonderfully hardy throughout USDA planting zones 3 to 9, growing 27 inches in height but spreading 12-18 inches wide, these are space-saving specimens!
Planting and Application:
Show off your Concertina Tall Bearded Irises by planting a row along the walkway to your front door. While in bloom, your guests will feel like they're in a fairytale, and while not in bloom, this Iris still looks attractive with green sword-shaped foliage that can appear violet at the base.
Impress your neighbors with a mass planting around your birdbath or a circle of them around your mailbox. The Concertina Iris also looks amazing as a garden border where it's head-and-shoulders taller than any other bloom. Include in your cutting gardens and snip a few flowers for gorgeous and fragrant bouquets.
Use these gorgeous blooms in your containers and mixed planters, so you can enjoy the freckled and fragrant flowers! They blend in beautifully with formal and informal gardens alike, so add to your Pollinator gardens, night gardens, Cottage Gardens, and even Rock Gardens!
- Creamy Beigy-Rose Pink Pastel Blooms & Violet Beards
- Upright Clumps of Sword-Like Foliage
- Hummingbirds, Bees & Butterflies Galore
- Gorgeous Cut Flowers & Container Thrillers
- Beds & Borders, Easy Mass Plantings & Specimens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Concertina Tall Bearded Irises like to show off their beautiful heads in full sun or partial shade. For best performance, provide yours with well-drained soil. Plant your Bearded Iris in late summer into fall for best results. All you have to do is prepare a small hill of soil and plant it in the center with its rhizome poking out. They like lots of water to help them establish their first year, but you won't need to water as much once they are settled.
They become relatively drought-tolerant so it's better to err on the side of less is more when it comes to their water. All plants appreciate a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch over their roots, especially Iris rhizomes prefer only to be partially covered. Prune your Iris foliage back in late fall near the ground and cover it with an additional layer of mulch. The Concertina German Iris will be ready to thin after about two to three years, and you don't have to worry about rabbits or deer munching on them, they tend to leave them alone.
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 you plant your Tall Bearded Iris rhizome, mound up soil and leave the top 1/3rd 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 in the spring. Water well for the first year. Irises are best planted from late summer into fall.
- Full Sun & Afternoon Shade
- Well-Drained Rich Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Relatively Drought-Tolerant Once Established
- Deadhead After Flowers Fade & Prune Back in Late Autumn
- Deer, Rabbit & Squirrel Resistant
Treat yourself and your neighborhood to this unique and enchanting flower. Order your Concertina Tall Bearded Iris from NatureHills.com today!
