German Clarence Iris
Plant Bio:
Iris ‘clarence’ is a striking tall bearded iris with white standards tinted violet, contrasting with the light blue-
violet falls and creamy beard. Rising 35” tall atop a lovely blue-green sward-shaped foliage, it is also a wonderful reblooming iris. As an added bonus, it is sweetly fragrant too!
Watering Requirements
Moderately – keep soil moist but not soaking. Water during summer in particular, once established they generally don’t require regular watering.
Feeding Requirements
Annually in spring with a low-nitrogen granular fertilizer.
Pruning Time & Tips
Deadhead spent blooms, cut back foliage in late fall. Dig up the entire clump and divide every few years.
Common Pests & Diseases
Slugs, Snails, Aphids, Thrips, Whiteflies, Bacterial Leaf Blight, Botrytis Rot and Crown Rot.
Maturity
35”
Troubleshooting:
If aphids do appear, they can cause some leaf-spotting. Use neem oil or an insecticidal soap to reduce their impact.
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