Iris sibirica 'Fashion Forward'

Siberian Iris

Plant Type:

SUN PERENNIALS

Iris sibirica 'Fashion Forward' - A rich bi-tone amber-red, also described as "a really ripe persimmon" topped with apricot highlights. Unusual and unique in the growing color offerings of Siberian Iris. The flowers are attractively-shaped and flare open. A strong increaser with good heat tolerance. Four buds per stalk, sometimes branched at the top. Sumptuous, eye-catching and as it is described alternately as "a really ripe persimmon", maybe even delicious! Mid-season bloomer. Established pot grown division.


Cultural requirements are simple but must be adhered to or plants are likely to languish, not perform and perhaps disappear from their special place in the garden. All of the cultivars we offer require a very nutritious loam rich in organic material preferably with a blend of composted animal manure and worm castings. When you think it's rich enough add more - just think of death by chocolate.Full sun exposure with your Siberian Iris in this deep moisture retaining soil will spell success. Please don't attempt circumvention with salt-based chemical fertilizers. Give them the rich, organic soil they require.


Height:

27 in

Colors:

Amber, Red

Characteristics and Attributes for Iris sibirica 'Fashion Forward'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Late Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / into Autumn

Autumn Interest

  • Fruit / Berries / Seed Heads

Nature Attraction

  • Deer Resistant

Light

  • Mostly Sunny
  • Full Sun

Attributes

  • Border
  • Collector Plant
  • Cottage Garden

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Fertile
  • Humus Laden
  • Organic
  • Moist

Origins

  • Garden Origin

Propagated By

  • Division

Genus Overview: Iris

Common Name: Iris

From small woodland species and tiny forms happy in a sunny trough to those that stretch to one's waist and higher irises are among the most beautiful and unique of herbaceous perennials. They come in an amazing array of colors with fans of foliage that provide textural contrast to other garden denizens long after the flowers have passed. None that we carry are especially common. All are beautiful in the full sun border with many adaptable to pond's edge. They want a home! Pot grown division unless otherwise indicated.