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War Chief Bearded Iris

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    4.88 stars, based on 8 review(s)
    Ships: Fall 2024 [?]


    War Chief Bearded Iris has been referred to as one of "the best red irises". It has large 6" velvety red/scarlet blooms that do not fade in the sun. This robust grower will bear 8-9 flowers per stalk.

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    • Bearded Iris need to be planted in full sun
    • Soil that drains well is essential to the health of your bearded iris. Amend soil with organic matter such as compost, manure or peat moss prior to planting.
    • Bearded Iris should be planted at least 6 weeks before your ground freezes for the year. The earlier in late summer or early fall you can plant bearded iris the better results you will have.
    • Bearded Iris are quite sensitive to planting depth. Plant so that the rhizome is partially above ground, typically this planting depth is 1-2” below the soil surface.
    • Bearded Iris will multiply over time, space according to package instructions.
    • Water the planting area immediately after planting to eliminate air pockets. Bearded Iris are sensitive to rotting, any additional water in fall or winter is not required.
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    Planted in Sept 2022

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    Pros:
    • bloomed
    Cons:
    • color not as advertised
    I received the War Chief Bearded Iris bulbs mid-September 2022 and planted them mid-late September 2022.
    I had my first bloom mid-April 2023. We had some really cold and icy weather in Texas this year, so I was happy to see these iris survived. They are advertised as a deep red, but mine are a very deep, dark purple.

    Beautiful!

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    First year had 3 blooms!

    south central Indiana

    "I didn't know irises came in red"

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    Pros:
    • tall
    • easy to plant
    • brick red
    • sturdy
    • color
    • impressive
    Cons:
    • expensive
    Great to show your family and neighbors who didn't know red irises existed. Mine came up the first year after planting and bloomed a beautiful red brick color just like the photo.

    Zone 7B

    Bloomed true to name in first year

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    The bulbs were dried and of good size.

    Beautiful!

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    Pros:
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    Not as red as the photo, but beautiful!