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

Aesthetic or Culinary