'Pinkerton' Japanese Iris
Perennial
- Largest blooms among irises, growing up to 7" wide!
- Narrow foliage makes for the perfect foliage-to-flower ratio.
- Great planted next to water features or along water gardens.
- Soft, ruffled texture with vertical interest!
- Zones 4-9, sun/part sun, 36" tall x 24 - 28" wide at maturity.
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Description
Different from other irises, 'Pinkerton' boasts a distinct flattened bloom creating a showy appeal in the landscape. With blooms nearly double the size of some Siberian Irises, flowers on this iris can grow up to 7" wide! Combine with other irises to lengthen your spring display, as this variety will bloom slightly later than most.
Details
Common name: Japanese Iris
Zone: 4-9
Sun exposure: Full sun (>6 hrs sun/day), Part sun (4-6 hrs sun/day)
Height x width: 36" x 24 - 28"
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer
Bloom time: Early summer
Features: Rare & unusual, rabbit resistant, deer resistant, heat tolerant, pollinator-friendly, cut flower, wet soils,
Uses: Border plant, cut flower, mass planting, eclectic gardenings, cottage gardens, specimen, focal point
How to Grow
Light: Sun (>6 hrs/day) to Part sun (4-6 hrs sun/day).
Water: Average. .
Space: 24-28".
Fertilizing: Can be fertilized in spring with an all-purpose garden option.
Winterizing: No special care is required. .
Maintenance: Remove spent blooms. Divide plants every 3-4 years if you see a reduction in flowering performance. Clean up old foliage in spring.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.