Iris Germanica CantinaA striking reblooming bearded iris, Cantina displays rich plum standards over striking ultraviolet-tinged violet falls edged with red highlights. Its blossoms are softly ruffled and lightly fragrant, adding both visual texture and sce
A striking reblooming bearded iris, Cantina displays rich plum standards over striking ultraviolet-tinged violet falls edged with red highlights. Its blossoms are softly ruffled and lightly fragrant, adding both visual texture and scent to the garden. This cultivar flowers in mid-spring and returns with a second flush in late summer to early fall, giving extended interest. With sturdy stems reaching about 35 in (89 cm), its excellent in mixed borders, as a cut flower, or in focal plantings.
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Plum standards over violet falls with red accents |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 – 9 |
| Plant Height | 35 in (89 cm) |
| Plant Width | ~ 12 in (30 cm), typical for bearded iris clumps |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to partial afternoon shade |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Plant rhizomes in late summer / early fall (dormant period) |
| Bloom Timing | May – August |
| Plant Depth | Rhizome top should be at or just slightly below soil surface |
| Plant Spacing | 1224 in (3060 cm) between rhizomes |
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