Great Balls of Fire - Bearded Iris
Great Balls of Fire - Bearded Iris
About
Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Fall
Color
Orange
Growth Habit
Upright
Bloom Season
Late Spring through Early Summer
Plant Characteristics
Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fragrant
Use
Cut Flower Garden
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant, Outdoor
Plant Resistance
Deer, Rabbit
About Great Balls of Fire - Bearded Iris
Iris germanica
Seed Type
Rhizome
Great Balls of Fire Bearded Iris produces strikingly bright orange blooms on stems that reach a height of three feet. The falls of this variety are particularly unique, featuring brilliant yellow hafts with a half-inch band of orange along the border. Great Balls of Fire grows in a clumping style, with eight to nine buds blooming on three branches. This stunning flower will add a rock-and-roll vibe to your garden, resembling a great ball of fire.
Planting Information
Planting Great Balls of Fire - Bearded Iris
Planting Season
Fall
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
In a shallow hole with fleshy roots partially exposed
Plant Height
36 to 40 inches
Plant Spacing
12 to 24 inches
Water Needs
Low
Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Bulb Size
1
View our Bearded Iris Planting Guide to learn more.
Coverage
| Amount | Recommended Coverage |
|---|---|
| 1 Bulb / Fall-Planted | Ships in Fall | Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft |
| 3 Bulbs / Fall-Planted | Ships in Fall | Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft |
| 5 Bulbs / Fall-Planted | Ships in Fall | Up to 3.5 Sq. Ft |
Companions Plants
Companion Plants for Great Balls of Fire - Bearded Iris
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