• Close-up of a light purple scrumdiddlyumptious bearded iris flower with a blurred background
  • A pair of bearded iris bulbs with leafy stalks and a bulbous body.
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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Scrumdiddlyumptious

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About the Variety

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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

BLOOM SEASON

  • Late Spring through Early Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 42 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Bearded

COLOR

  • Purple

Tall Bearded Iris Scrumdiddlyumptious is a luminous late-season beauty that showcases a classic blend of soft lavender and rich amethyst tones. Silky falls and airy, gossamer standards are accented by white hafts and vivid orange-red beards, creating a refined yet eye-catching display. Tall, fragrant, and generously flowered, each stem carries five to eight large blooms that add elegance and perfume to the garden as the iris season winds down.

  • A self style, as an iris of a single, uniform color
  • Late-blooming tall bearded iris with a pronounced fragrance
  • Parentage Destination Fabulous sibling X seedling

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Position the rhizome with its top at or just below soil level.

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

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 - Scrumdiddlyumptious

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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Scrumdiddlyumptious FAQs

Is Scrumdiddlyumptious Bearded Iris resistant to animals or disease?

Scrumdiddlyumptious 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 Scrumdiddlyumptious Bearded Iris grown from?

Scrumdiddlyumptious Bearded Iris is grown from a rhizome.

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