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Invitation Reblooming Bearded Iris

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  • Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 32 - 34 Inches
  • Mature Spread 32 - 34 Inches
  • Growing Zones 4 - 9

The Invitation Reblooming Bearded Iris, more formally known as Iris Germanica Invitation, is a distinctive creamsicle showstopper with elegant, snow-white standards, apricot falls, and bushy, bright orange beards. Invitations are strong growers and dependable rebloomers, flowering twice a year - once in late spring, and then again in early fall. They are deliciously fragrant and grow up to 3 feet tall. 

Native to the Mediterranean, the Invitation Iris is definitely a nod to its colorful namesake, the Greek Goddess of Rainbows. Invitations are deer and rabbit resistant and relatively drought tolerant. They are excellent for any cutting garden, mass planted in a natural or woodland garden, and interspersed along borders or walkways. 

Invitation Reblooming Bearded Iris Care

Plant your Iris with the top of the rhizome showing through the surface of the soil. Invitation Irises need slightly acidic soil with good drainage to thrive. The ideal pH for your bearded irises is 6.8. If your soil is claylike, plant in raised beds to ensure drainage and prevent rhizome rot. July through September is the best planting period for Bearded Irises. This will allow them to become more established before winter. Bearded Irises need full sun in colder climates, but can tolerate partial shade in the hottest regions. For best performance and color, in the spring, after the first blooms have faded, feed your Invitation Irises with moderate-nitrogen fertilizer.

Irises of all kinds are vulnerable to Iris Borers. Larvae chew holes in the leaves and tunnel into the rhizome, causing structural and cosmetic damage to the plant. This can be managed by removing affected roots and foliage as quickly as possible, as well as by clearing the bed of past foliage at the end of the growing season. It also helps to remove blooms after they have faded. Do not mulch your irises, especially over the rhizomes.

Invitation Reblooming Bearded Iris Spacing

Iris Rhizomes should be spaced 1 to 2 feet apart, set with their tops barely beneath the soil surface. They look fantastic when grown in tandem with roses, and since irises bloom at different times, depending on their size, you can combine Invitation Reblooming Irises with other types of irises to achieve a longer blooming period. They can also be grown in pots and containers of 12 inches or larger, with excellent drainage.

Invitation Reblooming Bearded Iris Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 32 - 34 Inches
Mature Spread: 15 - 18 Inches
Spacing: 15 - 18 Inches
Habit: Clumping, Upright
Flower Color(s): Orange, Pink, White
Flower Description: Bicolor
Bloom Period: Spring, Summer
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Heat
Attracts: Bees
Container Role:
Uses: Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Foliage Interest, Fragrant, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer
Brand:
Common Name: Invitation Reblooming Bearded Iris
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: IRIS GERMANICA `INVITATION` (ORANGE/CREAM)
SKU:
1013110-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

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Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.