Iris Gerald Darby is a captivating hybrid perennial that brings dramatic color and texture to any landscape. This exceptional iris features stunning purple-tinged foliage in spring that transitions to elegant green as the season progresses. With its impressive 40-inch height and vibrant blue flowers, this versatile perennial makes a striking statement in moist garden areas, water features, or mixed perennial borders.
A Distinctive Beauty for Landscape Professionals
The Iris Gerald Darby offers numerous benefits that make it an excellent choice for professional landscape installations:
- Remarkable purple stems and foliage in early spring provide early-season interest before flowering begins
- Stunning violet-blue blooms with distinctive white and yellow markings appear in late spring to early summer
- Impressive 40-inch height creates dramatic vertical interest in landscape designs
- Adaptable to various moisture conditions, including standing water up to 4 inches deep
- Forms attractive clumps that gradually expand, offering excellent value for landscape projects
- Deer-resistant qualities ensure lasting beauty in areas with wildlife pressure
- Subtle fragrance adds sensory appeal to garden spaces
This exceptional iris combines visual drama with practical durability, making it an outstanding choice for commercial and residential landscape installations.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant Iris Gerald Darby rhizomes in spring in moist to wet soil conditions. This adaptable perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade and performs exceptionally well in zones 3-9. Space rhizomes approximately 18-24 inches apart to allow for natural clump expansion. Flowering occurs from late spring to early summer, with the distinctive purple foliage emerging earlier in spring. For optimal performance, divide established clumps every 3-4 years in late summer after flowering has finished.
Order Your Premium Iris Gerald Darby Today
Enhance your landscape projects with our premium-quality Iris Gerald Darby rhizomes, available in convenient packs of 25. These professional-grade plants are ideal for water gardens, rain gardens, pond edges, and mixed perennial borders. As a trusted wholesale supplier since 1925, DeVroomen provides landscape professionals with superior plant material that ensures successful installations and satisfied clients. Contact our team today to incorporate these stunning iris varieties into your upcoming landscape designs. Available exclusively for our trade customers.
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EAN code11090101
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitRhizome
- Bloom Height40" / 100 cm
- Bloom TimeLate Spring to Early Summer
- SizeI
- Packaged in250
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- UsesContainer, Fragrant, Deer Resistant
- Shipping Time FrameSpring