Sorbonne 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
Sorbonne 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
Want something gothic and Victorian-looking in your garden? Add some ruffles and black velvet with the Sorbonne Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Sorbonne')! This is one of the most breathtaking Iris varieties we've ever seen! This award-winning Iris takes its name from the renowned and complex architecture as well as the sophisticated and historical prestige of the Sorbonne building in Paris.
This Iris is a collector's delight! Its coloration is ineffably beautiful. It has deep red standards that are so near-black that they look like charcoal, and its falls are equally as alluring! They have beaming yellow and white dappled blazes with deep brown-to-black margins and accents. The Sorbonne Iris is truly a specimen of Irises. And its bubble shape, velvety texture, and generous ruffles only amplify its ravishing nature.
The Sorbonne Bearded Iris even has notable beards - brown with the slightest white tips. Pollinators and Hummingbirds will be enthralled and your floral bouquets become something divine! The upright sword-shaped foliage adds vertical texture to your landscape long after the flowers fade! Forming clumps 12 - 18 inches wide, while the strong stems hold these Tall Bearded Iris aloft up to 38 inches high.
Planting and Application:
It's acceptable to admit that you gasped a little when you saw this one! Sorbonne is sure to take your breath away visually and literally, especially when you get a whiff of its sweet scent!
This Iris demands attention, which makes it a great feature when planted as a group or mass planting. You'll want to find a spot where your garden's visitors can get close and examine each complex petal, including hummingbirds and Pollinators!
This could be next to a seating area, near your front door, or in a prime spot in your Cottage garden. No matter where you plant this mosaic of color, it's sure to elicit attention! Perfect for the opposite of a Moon Garden, or included in a Night or Twilight garden full of candles, a reflection pool, and a gazing ball!
In pots and planters with a dark foliage groundcover or gold-leafed spiller, these focal points are sure to evoke the imagination and draw all the attention while they are in bloom! Line your driveway with groupings or potted urns of these showy blooms, or create a bit of drama on either side of your steps leading to a back courtyard in the sun.
If you love Edwardian or Victorian drama shows, vampire romance novels, or just feeling a bit goth, this spring flowering Iris is a must-have for the dark flower and black foliage garden! Mix with shrubs and perennials with near-black leaves, gold accents, and among blood-red roses for a feeling of old-world luxury!
- Exciting & Rare Near-Black Coloration
- Ruffled Velvety Petals With White & Yellow Speckles & Streaks
- Dramatic & Exquisitely Large Blooms!
- Fragrant - Creates Unique Cut Flower Focal Points
- Pots & Planters, Borders, Edging, Groupings & Gorgeous Specimen Plantings!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
For best performance, Sorbonne Irises require full sun or partial sun and quick-draining soil. Soggy soil is a death sentence, but moderate, regular moisture access - especially during their first year in the ground or after transplanting - will keep these Iris healthy. 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 throughout USDA planting zones 3-9. 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 Sorbonne 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 hill and 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
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate to Low Moisture Needs
- Deadhead In Spring & Prune Back After Foliage Yellows
- Deer, Rabbit & Squirrel Seldom Bother These Perennials
- Easy Care & Low Maintenance
This photogenic and dramatic Iris can only be described as "amazing" and is sure to put you under a spell. If you love Irises that speak for themselves, the Sorbonne Tall Bearded Iris is waiting for you. Order now at NatureHills.com!
