Iris Germanica (Bearded Iris) Sultry Mood

Iris Germanica (Bearded Iris) ‘Sultry Mood’ is a striking bearded iris variety chosen for rich, moody colouring and large, ruffled blooms that add drama in late spring. Strong stems hold the flowers clearly above sword-like foliage, making it a confident feature for sunny borders, gravel-style planting, and mixed perennial beds, with stems that also suit cutting. Its deep wine-and-purple tones pair beautifully with pale companions such as white alliums, silver foliage, or soft pink perennials for a balanced, high-contrast effect.

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 deep wine and purple tones, often with darker accents (exact shades may vary). Upright stems present the blooms neatly above tidy clumps of sword-like foliage, giving borders a structured look during the flowering window. Flowering is typically from late spring to early summer, adding a rich, saturated note just as early-season perennials begin to peak. Iris germanica performs best in full sun in well-drained soil, with rhizomes set shallow (top at or slightly above soil level) and clumps divided every 3–4 years to maintain vigour and consistent flowering.

• Plant species: Iris germanica (bearded iris), cultivar ‘Sultry Mood’
• Height: 70–90 cm
• Flower diameter: 10–15 cm
• Flower color: Deep wine/purple tones (often with darker accents; exact shades may vary)
• Flowering period: Late spring to early summer