New! Iris magnifica (3 bulbs per bag)

The name Iris magnifica is enough to tell you this robust, bulbous Juno Iris is a great performer. Up to seven, 3" blooms appear at the tops of branched stems with glossy green, arching leaves. Orange-yellow crests on the falls add sparkling contrast to the pale lilac standards. A sunny, well-drained spot is key to growing Iris magnifica, and plants will spread to form a sizeable colony in a site they like. Iris magnifica is one of the tallest Junos and winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Juno Iris is a subgenus in the Iris family. Its members hail from regions in the Middle East and Central Asia, with one particularly adventurous relative at home in areas of the Mediterranean. There are roughly 60 species of Junos. All are bulbous Iris (as opposed to rhizomatous Iris), and the naked bulbs can be recognized by their round form with a fleshy root attached at the base. Junos are sometimes called Corn Iris because their foliage resembles a Corn plant. Junos produce flowers with smaller, more pendent standards than their rhizomatous cousins, the Tall Bearded Iris. Some have no upright petals at all. The exception is Iris cycloglossa, a Juno that is affectionately known as “rabbit’s ears” for its comparatively large blooms and standards that gradually flatten with age to display horizontally. The cultural preferences of Juno Iris are variable (see descriptions of individual varieties), but all prefer well-drained soil and are dormant in summer.

The Iris genus is named for the Greek goddess of the rainbow, and it’s easy to see why. These brilliantly colored, spring-flowering perennials are part of a huge plant family that contains upwards of 300 species which are native to Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America. Iris range from timid and inconspicuous wildlings to the splendid and extravagant Tall Bearded Iris, which create striking vertical highlights in the late spring border. The chosen habitats of Iris range from standing water to formal borders, and there is scarcely a color or combination of colors that can't be found. Iris plants are fairly indestructible. They thrive in most parts of the country and are largely critter resistant. Adding to their appeal, they are attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. Even after bloom, the vertical foliage persists through the growing season. Plant a variety and enjoy a rainbow of colors that will return year after year in your garden.

For more information on growing Iris, click Growing Guide.

HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED

The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.

WHEN WE SHIP

We ship our bulbs and plants at the right time for planting in your area, except as noted, with orders dispatched on a first-come, first-served basis by climate zone. We also ship a wide range of containers and planters, tools, supplies, fertilizers, garden wear, garden decor items, as well as indoor decorations like wreaths and dried bouquets when available. Estimated dates for shipping are indicated in the green Shipping Details box for each item. Please supply a street address for delivery. Kindly contact us with two weeks notice, if you'll be away at the expected time of delivery.

OUR GUARANTEE

We guarantee to ship plants that are in prime condition for growing. If your order is damaged or fails to meet your expectations, we will cheerfully replace or refund it. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-503-9624 or email us at [email protected]. Please include your order number or customer number when contacting us.