Iris germanica 'Neptune's Wine' ~ Neptune's Wine Bearded Iris vine occasional pruning can be done

occasional pruning can be done to maintain its shape or remove any dead or damaged branches

near-black red lobed foliage that has a gloss and ruby undersides

Deep pink buds open to highly fragrant clusters of white honeysuckle-like flowers with deep pink tubes and pink margins in mid spring

and has a chill requirement of 800 hours

IMAGE: Photoset by Tracie Hall

Iris germanica 'Neptune's Wine' ~ Neptune's Wine Bearded Iris vine occasional pruning can be doneNeptune's Wine Bearded Iris is a bulb less semi evergreen perennial that spreads by rhizomes and long sword like foliage that fans upwards. The sturdy central stock boasts a large velvety flowers have deep mahogany standards and falls with dark blue beards, and bloom from late spring into summer. Prefers partial sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Type: Perennial Origins: southern Europe, and Mediterranean Height: 3' 3. 5' Spread: 1. 5' 2. 5'