{"product_id":"regina-iris-bearded-iris-iris-germanica","title":"Regina Iris \/ Bearded Iris (Iris germanica)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"50\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"50\"\u003eRegina Iris \/ Bearded Iris (Iris germanica)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"430\"\u003eRegina Iris (Bearded Iris) is a classic, spring-blooming perennial prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"159\"\u003elarge, ruffled blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e and elegant, upright foliage. Bearded Irises are known for the fuzzy “beard” on the falls (the lower petals) and come in many colors depending on the cultivar. They’re excellent for sunny borders and cut-flower gardens, and they’re very low maintenance once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"554\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny landscape borders, cottage gardens, cut-flower gardens, and gardeners who want reliable spring color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e🌿 Plant Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"996\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"606\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eIris germanica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"626\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bearded Iris, German Iris, Regina Iris \u003cem data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"722\"\u003e(trade\/cultivar name varies by grower)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"725\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"740\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy perennial (rhizomatous)\u003cbr data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, sword-like leaves; forms clumps\u003cbr data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"829\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eBlooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, showy, often fragrant flowers (color depends on cultivar)\u003cbr data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumping; spreads via rhizomes and can be divided\u003cbr data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eTypically \u003cstrong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003e18–36 in. tall\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003e12–24 in. wide\u003c\/strong\u003e (varies by cultivar)\u003cbr data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring (some cultivars rebloom in late summer\/fall)\u003cbr data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9 (varies slightly by cultivar)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e🪴 Care \u0026amp; Maintenance Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e🌞 Light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eBest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best blooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eTolerates: Light partial shade (fewer blooms)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eWater regularly during establishment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eOnce established: drought tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eAvoid soggy soil—rhizomes can rot in wet conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003e🪨 Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eWell-draining soil is essential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003ePrefer slightly acidic to neutral soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eTip: Plant rhizomes shallow with the top exposed or barely covered (helps prevent rot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eCold hardy (excellent perennial for seasonal climates)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003eGood airflow helps prevent disease\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e🌿 Fertilization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003eFeed in early spring and again after flowering (optional)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eUse a low-nitrogen fertilizer (too much nitrogen = more leaves, fewer blooms)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003e✂️ Pruning \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eRemove spent blooms and flower stalks after flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003eTrim foliage back in late fall (in cold climates)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003eDivide clumps every \u003cstrong data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003e3–4 years\u003c\/strong\u003e for best flowering and vigor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003e⚠️ Common Issues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003eFew blooms: too much shade, overcrowding, or too much nitrogen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003eSoft rhizomes: overwatering\/poor drainage (rot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003eLeaf spot\/borers: remove affected foliage and maintain airflow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003e📦 What You’ll Receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003eOne healthy \u003cstrong data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003eRegina Iris (Iris germanica)\u003c\/strong\u003e in a nursery pot \u003cem data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003e(or rhizome-based plant depending on your inventory)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003eNatural variations in bloom color, height, and timing are normal (cultivar dependent)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003eMinor cosmetic foliage marks may occur from normal handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2726\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2752\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2752\"\u003e✅ Acclimation Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2930\"\u003eAfter delivery, place in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2790\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e (or gradually increase sun over 2–4 days). If transplanting outdoors, choose a well-draining spot and avoid burying the rhizome too deeply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2935\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"2958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2958\"\u003e⚠️ Safety Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2959\" data-end=\"3101\"\u003eGenerally considered \u003cstrong data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"2992\"\u003elow risk\u003c\/strong\u003e, but any plant can cause mild stomach upset if ingested. 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