• Bearded iris pickathon with soft pink and peach petals against a blurred background.
  • Purple bearded iris pickathon with a yellow beard blooming in a garden setting.
  • A pair of bearded iris bulbs with leafy stalks and a bulbous body.
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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Pickathon

Pale lavender with feathered magenta makes a subtle yet striking garden addition

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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

With soft lavender standards gently edged with magenta, Pickathon Bearded Iris creates a beautiful contrast against the bold overlay on the falls. The fuchsia-red hafts complement the gold-tipped beards perfectly. A delicate brush has seemingly washed the falls in a magenta watercolor, paired with hints of gold underneath these lower petals, reminding the gardener that this is a subtle, yet special bloom. The name "Pickathon" is inspired by a music festival near Portland, Oregon.

  • • Midseason to late bloom
  • • Mulch in colder climates and remove in early spring before growth starts
  • • Parentage: Queen of the Mist X Can't Touch This

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 - Pickathon

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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Pickathon FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Pickathon Bearded Iris?

Pickathon Bearded Iris is graded No. 1.

Is Pickathon Bearded Iris resistant to animals or disease?

Pickathon 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 Pickathon Bearded Iris grown from?

Pickathon Bearded Iris is grown from a rhizome.

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