Breakers Bearded Iris

Iris germanica 'Breakers'

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Overview

The 'Breakers' Bearded Iris is a captivating perennial with ruffled, sky-blue petals and plush beards. Its flowers have a height of approximately 3 feet. Blooming in late spring, it attracts pollinators and provides a vibrant, vertical element to gardens. Preferring full sun and well-draining soil, it's hardy in zones 3-10 and is drought tolerant once established. Ideal for borders and beds with space around 18-24 inches apart.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 3–9Climate Temperate

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — The 'Breakers' Bearded Iris is a captivating perennial with ruffled, sky-blue petals and plush beards

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — Its flowers have a height of approximately 3 feet

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — Blooming in late spring, it attracts pollinators and provides a vibrant, vertical element to gardens

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — Preferring full sun and well-draining soil, it's hardy in zones 3-10 and is drought tolerant once

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — Ideal for borders and beds with space around 18-24 inches apart

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — scientifically known as Iris 'Breakers'

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — is an exquisite perennial that adds a striking splash of color to any garden space

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Iridaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — The 'Breakers' Bearded Iris is a captivating perennial with ruffled, sky-blue petals and plush beards

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — Its flowers have a height of approximately 3 feet

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — Blooming in late spring, it attracts pollinators and provides a vibrant, vertical element to gardens

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — Preferring full sun and well-draining soil, it's hardy in zones 3-10 and is drought tolerant once

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — Ideal for borders and beds with space around 18-24 inches apart

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — scientifically known as Iris 'Breakers'

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — is an exquisite perennial that adds a striking splash of color to any garden space

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — This variety is famed for its mesmerizing blue-violet blooms

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — reaching heights of up to 35-40 inches

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — Each stem can produce multiple flowers

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — boasting an impressive width of 4-6 inches.<br><br>These irises bloom in late spring to early summer

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — offering a luxuriant display that harmonizes with both traditional and contemporary landscape designs

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — The ruffled petals have a delicate white and yellow-tinted beard

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — which gives the flower its common name and attracts pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — thriving best in well-drained soil

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — They are adaptable to a variety of soil types as long as they do not stay too wet

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — Hardy in USDA zones 3 through 10

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — they exhibit drought tolerance once established

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — making them suitable for a range of climatic conditions.<br><br>For optimal visual impact

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — consider mass planting in borders or as a focal point

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — Their aesthetic is complemented by low-growing perennials or groundcovers

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