Iris sibirica 'UNCORKED' Siberian iris

Uncorked is a funny name for this Siberian iris. So let’s drink out of its bottle of beauty. It makes pastel violet falls with golden yellow centres and violet veins, and soft violet to sky blue standards. Narrow leaves are pale green and taller than those on bearded iris. It is a midseason bloomer producing flowers from late May until the first decade of June.

Siberian iris thrives in full sun and should be planted in well-drained but constantly moist soil of any pH. Various sources say different things about pH requirements, however, truth is that if the soil is reasonably fertile acidity does not play a significant role. Do not mistake them for water irises which do like wet and boggy conditions, these hybrids might rot it such environment.

The plants spread with their rhizomes but are not invasive. Unwanted new rhizomes can easily be dug out and transplanted somewhere else. The rhizomes like warmth so if your garden beds are mulched reduce its amount above iris’ roots to minium. Occasional fertilizing is welcome to enhance flowering and plant health. Thanks to showy flowers and variability of colours available they will be both a perfect companion plants for others as well as great features in any landscape design. Fully hardy to min. -40°C (USDA zone 3).

Last update 24-06-2020