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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 3–9Type PerennialClimate 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') — reaching heights of up to 35-40 inchesBreakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — which gives the flower its common name and attracts pollinators such as bees and hummingbirdsBreakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — This variety is famed for its mesmerizing blue-violet bloomsBreakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — Ideal for borders and beds with space around 18-24 inches apartBreakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — They are adaptable to a variety of soil types as long as they do not stay too wetBreakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — scientifically known as Iris 'Breakers'+14

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
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') — reaching heights of up to 35-40 inches
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') — This variety is famed for its mesmerizing blue-violet blooms
Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — Ideal for borders and beds with space around 18-24 inches apart
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') — scientifically known as Iris 'Breakers'
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') — is an exquisite perennial that adds a striking splash of color to any garden space
Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — Their aesthetic is complemented by low-growing perennials or groundcovers
Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — thriving best in well-drained soil
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') — The ruffled petals have a delicate white and yellow-tinted beard
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') — offering a luxuriant display that harmonizes with both traditional and contemporary landscape designs
Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — consider mass planting in borders or as a focal point
Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — Its flowers have a height of approximately 3 feet
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') — Hardy in USDA zones 3 through 10
Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — Each stem can produce multiple flowers
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