Iris germanica 'Brilliant Idea'
Iris germanica 'Brilliant Idea'
Zone compatibility details
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Zone compatibility details
This variety’s zone range
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
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| Zone | Bareroot Roses | Container Roses | Plants & Bulbs | Sweet Potato & Avocado | Citrus | Blooming Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Early-Mid May | Mid May | Mid May | Late May-Mid June | Early-Mid May | Early-Mid May |
| 4-5 | Early-Mid Apr | Late Apr-Early May | Late Apr-Early May | Mid-Late May | Late Apr-Early May | Early-Mid May |
| 6 | Mid-Late Mar | Mid-Late Apr | Mid-Late Apr | Early-Mid May | Early-Mid Apr | Early-Mid May |
| 7 | Early-Mid Mar | Mid-Late Apr | Late Mar-Early Apr | Late Apr-Mid May | Early-Mid Apr | Early-Mid May |
| 8 | Mid-Late Feb | Mid-Late Apr | Late Mar-Early Apr | Mid-Late Apr | Early-Mid Apr | Early-Mid May |
| 9-13* | Late Jan-Mid Feb | Mid-Late Apr | Late Mar-Early Apr | Mid-Late Apr | Early-Mid Apr | Early-Mid May |

Grow Zone
3 - 9
Mature Height
40
Mature Width
24
Sun / Shade
Full Sun
Bloom Size
need bloom size meta
Tomato Fruit Set
Days To Maturity
Fruit Weight
Soil Tolerance
Normal, loamy
Moisture
Moist, well-drained
Description / Iris germanica 'Brilliant Idea'
Get ready to be stunned by Iris germanica 'Brilliant Idea'. This iris is a pure white flower edged with rich, bright blue along it's ruffled petals contrasted against deep orange beards. Iris germanica 'Brilliant Idea' stands tall on sword-like medium green foliage and is surprisingly easy to grow: The best time to plant bearded iris is July through September. This will allow them to become well established before winter. Container-grown iris can be planted in the spring.
Iris germanica 'Brilliant Idea' prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil in order to flower best. Not only is Iris germanica 'Brilliant Idea' a gorgeous bloom but it's also deer and rabbit resistant. What more could you ask for? Iris germanica 'Brilliant Idea' will certainly bring the drama to your sunny beds and borders.
Product Details
SKU: 27329
Genus: Iris
Species: germanica
Variety: 'Brilliant Idea'
Item Form: Bareroot
Bloom Color: Blue, White
Foliage Color: Medium Green
Habit: Upright
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained
Soil Type: Normal, loamy
Bloom Start: Mid Spring
Bloom End: Late Spring
Uses:- Beds
- Border
- Containers
- Cut Flowers
- Ornamental
- Easy Care Plants
- Flower
- Hummingbird Lovers
State Shipping Restrictions: GU, ID, PR, VI