• Bright magenta bearded iris tin cup chalice with ruffled petals against a dark background.
  • Dark red bearded iris tin cup chalice with ruffled petals against a blurred background.
  • Dark red bearded iris tin cup chalice with yellow-orange accents and green foliage in background.
  • A pair of bearded iris bulbs with leafy stalks and a bulbous body.
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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Tin Cup Chalice

Grows an impressive 11 buds per stalk, all in this beautiful Mulberry hue

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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

  • 35 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Bearded

COLOR

  • Purple
  • Red

Sometimes we don't need flashy colors. A simple burgundy bloom with only a touch of light ruffling, Bearded Iris Tin Cup Chalice offers beauty in its restraint. Displaying excellent form, its regal appearance commands attention in the garden. The impressive 11 buds per stalk ensure its performance won’t be missed.

  • • A late season bloomer with a light fragrance
  • • Prefers full sun for optimal performance
  • • Parentage: Blinded by the Light X Otherside of Heaven

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 - Tin Cup Chalice

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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Tin Cup Chalice FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Tin Cup Chalice Bearded Iris?

Tin Cup Chalice Bearded Iris is graded No. 1.

Is Tin Cup Chalice Bearded Iris resistant to animals or disease?

Tin Cup Chalice 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 Tin Cup Chalice Bearded Iris grown from?

Tin Cup Chalice Bearded Iris is grown from a rhizome.

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