Iris 'Peaches in Wine'

Also Known As

Iris 'Peaches and Wine'
Peaches and Wine Louisiana Iris

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber, aquatic

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Iris 'Peaches in Wine' plant details

Iris 'Peaches in Wine' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen aquatic bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring pink and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic and alkaline soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris 'Peaches in Wine'

Plant type: aquatic bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Peaches in Wine'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic and alkaline

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms all summer long! We sell only live virus indexed "negative" plants not bulbs. Bulbs will carry any diseases the donor plant may have and with older plants the probability of that occurring is very high that's why we offer only lab tested culture grown, Virus indexed plants that are safe for your garden. Peaches in Wine is a Louisiana variety with peach colored flowers that alternate with red wine colored flowers. A delicious looking iris thats a feast for the eyes.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Deep fuschia pink falls are centered with lighter peachy pink standards. Beautiful, full, nearly rounded flowers. A vigorous and hardy Louisiana Iris which multiplies readily in average garden soils, moist to wet soils, or can be set in water gardens where the container is just below the water's surface. Blooms March through May. A Dawn Stover Nifty Fifty favorite herbaceous plant! Dawn is a Research Associate at Stephen F Austin in Nacogdoches, TX and currently maintains the Mast Arboretum plant collection. For more about Dawn, the wonderful arboretum, and Stephen F Austin's excellent horticultural program click here.