Species Siberian iris
royal blue flower with white tints on falls, and green, narrow, long leaves

Siberian iris

Iris 'Chilled Wine'

The Siberian iris (Iris 'Chilled Wine') is a beautiful flower with stunning found in shades of rich burgundy and deep purple. Its wide petals have a textured ruffled pattern, giving it a multi-dimensional look. The long, slender foliage of this species provides a soft backdrop and looks best planted in clusters. It blooms in late spring to early summer and is perfect for gardens and borders. Its hardiness allows it to survive in different climates, making it a great choice for gardeners in cold climates. With its unique colors and texture, this beautiful flower will add a special touch to any garden.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Division,Cormlet Propagation,Seed Propagation,Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

Wine red Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

red,purple

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Siberian iris (Iris 'Chilled Wine') enjoys moist soil but display a higher resistance to drought than other iris species. During the growing season, water your Siberian iris thoroughly once a week, ensuring that the soil remains evenly moist at all times. In very warm or sunny climates, additional water may be needed. During the winter months, only water the Siberian iris occasionally (once every 2 to 3 weeks) enough to keep the soil from completely drying out. Keep the mulch around the plant damp during the colder months. Aim to keep the soil evenly damp rather than soaked, to avoid root rot.

sunlight

Siberian iris (Iris 'Chilled Wine') grows best in full sun to partial shade. Full sun is best for maximum blooming. Morning sun is ideal, as the afternoon sun may be too intense. The plant does need some shade in hot climates to prevent stress on the foliage in summer. Generally, Siberian iris will thrive in 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. If the plant is located in an area where sunlight is limited, light filtered through a curtain could help provide enough light for the plant.

pruning

Siberian iris (Iris 'Chilled Wine') should be pruned once a year just as new growth begins in early spring. Lightly prune away any dead or damaged foliage and stems and then carefully trim away excess growth to achieve the desired shape. Heavily pruning Siberian iris can reduce the number of blooms for the following year, so it is best to just trim away excess or overly long stems. Trimming should be done just after the plant blooms in the summer or in the very early spring before new growth begins.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Siberian iris typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Siberian iris typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Hardiness Map