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Stairway To Heaven German Iris

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Stairway To Heaven German Iris

New KickStart™ Iris size guarantees first year flowers

The brilliant child of Edith Wolford X Breakers, the Stairway to Heaven Iris is a vigorous variety, with strong, tall stems and plentiful buds to climb up towards the sky. Its coloring is also celestial — fluffy white standards float above the rolling ruffles of the light blue falls.

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Botanical Name:
Iris germanica 'Stairway to Heaven'
Height: 39 inches
Ship As: #1 RHIZOME
Spacing: 15 - 18 inches
Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Color: Blue, White
Foliage Type: Glaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves with some dying back in colder climates in winter.
Bloom Time: Early midseason (Mid to late spring)

Flower Form: Flowers are fan-shaped, with three drooping petals called falls and three upright petals called standards.
Planting Instructions: Set rhizome so bottom half is below ground level. Firm well and water thoroughly. Plant where they will get at least 5 hours of sun per day.
Soil Requirements: Well drained preferred. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils although.
Growth Rate: Medium
Pruning: Remove spent flower stems after blooming. In late fall; cut back foliage to 6" fans. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers overwintering.
Winter Care: Mulch in colder climates and remove in early spring before growth starts.
Additional Information: None
Unable to ship to: AE AK GU HI PR

Botanical Name:
Iris germanica 'Stairway to Heaven'
Height: 36 - 40 inches
Ship As: KICKSTART TM RHIZOME
Spacing: 18 - 24 inches
Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Color: Purple
Foliage Type: Glaucous green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves.
Bloom Time: Early to mid spring

Flower Form: Classic iris form. Larged and ruffled.
Planting Instructions: In clay soil, rhizomes should be slightly exposed. In sandy soil, should be covered 1-2". Vigorous grower requires generous feeding if soil is not fertile. At least 5 hours of sunlight each day.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils.
Growth Rate: Fast, once established.
Pruning: Remove spent flower stems after blooming. In late fall, cut back foliage to 6" fans. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers overwintering. After flowering and late fall to early winter.
Winter Care: Mulch in colder climates. Remove in spring before new growth starts.
Additional Information: Iris benefit from digging up and dividing every 3-4 years. This will help the health of the iris and promote strong blooming.
Unable to ship to: AE AK GU HI PR

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