Iris Sibirica 'Fiddles on Fire'- Siberian Iris
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| Bloom Color: | Yellow sepals with pink veins; pink signals and styles |
| Bloom Period: | Early Summer |
| Genus & Species: | Iris sibirica 'Fiddles on Fire' |
| Mature Height: | 18 to 20 inches |
| Mature Spread: | 18 to 24 inches |
| Plant Spacing: | 16 to 24 inches |
| Planting Depth: | Crown level with the soil line |
| Planting Time: | Division is preferred in fall, but also possible in spring |
| Soil Type: | Moist well drained soil |
| Sun Exposure: | Full sun (6+ hours) to part shade |
| Zone: | 3 to 9 |
Vibrant fiery pink blooms. Need we say more!? 'Fiddles on Fire' delivers a vibrant yet delicate touch to any garden. This compact Siberian Iris is less than 2 feet tall, yet it stands out with its beautiful mauve-rose flowers, accentuated by striking yellow flares and intricate mauve veining. If you love the look of irises but need a shorter option that isn't going to overwhelm other plants and fit into your space- this is a perfect option for you. They compliment many other perennials and look great in border and cottage style gardens.
Siberian irises are haled for their elegant, delicate flowers and disease resistance. They perform admirably in the sunny to partially shady garden, but need plenty of water throughout the season to continue looking their best. In naturalized settings, they are particularly effective around water features. They can also be grown under Black Walnut trees since they are not effected by juglone. Siberian Irises bloom before Japanese Irises but after Tall Bearded Irises.
A single clump of Siberian Iris plants in bloom is a beautiful sight, a group of them can be a show stopper. The thinner, shorter and more grass like foliage creates an opportunity for dense plantings than can't be achieved with the Tall Bearded Iris.
Photo Credit: Walters Gardens
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Iris Sibirica 'Fiddles on Fire'- Siberian Iris
Siberian Irises are one of the easiest and disease resistant species of iris. They do best in full sun, but can be planted in part shade. For best results, plant in fertile, consistently moist soil that is high in organic matter. Deadheading does not improve bloom period. When thinking about propagation, it is best to only divide irises when they bloom consistency declines. Fall division is preferred, but division in spring is possible as well. Irises will take time to become established. After division it can take as much as 2 or 3 years for consistent blooming to resume.