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Siberian Iris Something Shocking
Siberian Iris Something Shocking
Get ready to be stunned into silence! Breathtaking color and a classic Siberian flower form add something special to the landscape. Something Shocking produces deep red-violet blooms with white centers and lighter shades of red-violet to create a near-neon effect that can't be missed. Perfect for adding bold color and sophisticated form to butterfly gardens, where pollinators are known to roam. Line a walkway or create an entry garden to showcase its impressive appeal.
- Hardiness Zones 3-9
- Mature Height 32 inches
- Bloom Time Very late season flowering (Early Summer) (June))
- Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
- Ship AsNO.1
- Deer Resistant
- Cut Flower
- Attracts Pollinators
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Botanical Name: Iris sibirica 'Something Shocking'
SKU: #88584
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Restricted States US:
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Botanical Name:
Iris sibirica 'Something Shocking' -
Size:
NO.1 -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Water Garden, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator
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Flower Color:
Red, Purple, White -
Flower Form:
Typical Iris-like flowers -
Foliage Type:
Slightly arching, narrow grass-like leaves. -
Mature Spread:
18 - 24 inches -
Spacing:
18 - 24 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
Plant with the eyes just below soil and large enough to accommodate the roots without bending them and 18-24" apart. Firm soil around roots and water in well. -
Soil Moisture:
Prefers regular to moist soils -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Wet Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
Remove spent flower stems after blooming.
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Winter Care:
Mulch in colder climates and remove in early spring before growth starts. Planting Depth:
1" deepWatering Requirements:
Prefers moist soil. Do not let soil dry out, so water enough that soil keeps moist.Fertilization Requirements:
Once per yearSpecial Care:
Not needed
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A beautiful addition!
This iris is on the second summer in my garden. The blooms are quite beautiful. Recommend you buy in bulk (9+) plants if you really want a showstopper in season 2!
Worth the wait!
Finally they flowered on the second blooming season as I planted them late the first year. These babies do not disappoint!
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would like to plant these iris in the same bed as my tulips...the different bloom times seem great...would that work? how to allow for the spacing between the tulips and the iris...would the potential spread get in the way? if so how many years etc...
- Asked by Julie
- Verified Reply - AngelaYou can plant Siberian Irises in the same bed as your spring flowering bulbs. Spacing is the tricky part. The Irises will have a mature spread of about 24 inches. You won't want to plant any closer to the spring bulbs than 2 feet. You won't have an issue for the first two to three years.Was this answer helpful to you
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Which irises will really do well in central FL, zone 9b?
- Asked by Babsy
- Verified Reply - AngelaLouisiana Iris Ann Chowning and Black Gamecock should do well in your area. They will need consistent moisture in order to thrive. https://www.dutchbulbs.com/search?keyword=louisiana+irisWas this answer helpful to you
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Hello. Can I plant this in a pot and bury it in ground ??? If yes, what size pot ?
- Asked by Moe
- Verified Reply - AngelaYou can grow the Siberian Iris Something Shocking in pots and sink them in the ground. Just be sure the pots have drainage holes. You can us a 12 inch diameter pot for these.Was this answer helpful to you
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Hello I just moved to zone six here in Concord Massachusetts. If I were to plant the something shocking Siberian irises in March, or perhaps April, what would the bloomtime be? Would they bloom this year or not until next year? Please advise as I am trying to plan my garden for this new zone much colder! Thank you, Jane
- Asked by Lady Jane happy Gardner!
- Verified Reply - AngelaSiberian Iris will likely take a year to begin blooming. You can expect to see new foliage growth the first season after planting.Was this answer helpful to you
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