• Blue and purple bearded iris gilt-edged bond with ruffled petals, soft blurred background.
  • Light purple bearded iris gilt-edged bond in bloom against a blurred background.
  • Red bearded iris gilt-edged bond with a yellow beard and green foliage in the background.
  • A pair of bearded iris bulbs with leafy stalks and a bulbous body.
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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Gilt-Edged Bond

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Iris germanica

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 to 40 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Bearded

COLOR

  • Purple
  • White

The gentle hues of Bearded Iris Gilt-Edged Bond, in both the standards and falls, harmonize beautifully. The focal point is truly striking – a welcoming gold center that encompasses the beards, hafts, and the base of the standards. Grow this beauty in your garden and notice how a slender rim of metallic gold brings together the pale violet falls and cream-colored standards. Then lean in a little closer and appreciate the subtle fragrance that accompanies this iris.

  • Flowering mid to late spring
  • Bring the gilded age to your garden
  • Create a sensation in fresh-cut arrangements or as a lush border

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall

PLANTING DEPTH

  • In a shallow hole with fleshy roots partially exposed

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
1 Bulb / Ships in Fall Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft
3 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
5 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 3.5 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Bearded Iris Planting Guide to learn more.

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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Gilt-Edged Bond

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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Gilt-Edged Bond FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Gilt-Edged Bond Bearded Iris?

Gilt-Edged Bond Bearded Iris is graded No. 1.

Is Gilt-Edged Bond Bearded Iris resistant to animals or disease?

Gilt-Edged Bond Bearded Iris is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of bulb is Gilt-Edged Bond Bearded Iris grown from?

Gilt-Edged Bond Bearded Iris is grown from a rhizome.

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