Iris Germanica (Bearded Iris) Wine and Roses

Iris Germanica (Bearded Iris) ‘Wine and Roses’ is a romantic bearded iris variety selected for richly coloured, ruffled blooms that bring classic elegance to late-spring borders. The flowers rise on sturdy stems above neat clumps of sword-like foliage, making this iris a strong choice for sunny perennial beds, cottage-style planting schemes, and cutting. Its rose-to-wine tones pair beautifully with silvery foliage and soft pastels, helping create a refined, harmonious border without harsh colour contrasts.

The plant grows to a height of 70–90 cm (28–35 inches) and produces large, ruffled flowers with a diameter of about 10–15 cm in rose-pink to wine shades, often with deeper veining and contrast (exact tones may vary). Strong stems hold the blooms clearly above tidy, sword-like foliage, giving the planting a clean vertical accent during the flowering window. Flowering is typically from late spring to early summer, adding a romantic highlight as the main perennial season begins. Iris germanica performs best in full sun in well-drained soil, with rhizomes set shallow (top at or slightly above soil level), minimal mulching over the rhizomes, and division every 3–4 years to keep clumps vigorous and floriferous.

• Plant species: Iris germanica (bearded iris), cultivar ‘Wine and Roses’
• Height: 70–90 cm
• Flower diameter: 10–15 cm
• Flower color: Rose-pink to wine tones (often with deeper veining/contrasts; exact shades may vary)
• Flowering period: Late spring to early summer