• Bearded iris but darling with ruffled pink and cream petals against a blurred background.
  • Purple bearded iris but darling with yellow accents in a blurred garden background.
  • A pair of bearded iris bulbs with leafy stalks and a bulbous body.
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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Iris germanica

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 to 46 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Bearded

COLOR

  • Purple
  • White

Bearded Iris Bulbs But Darling is giving us Zsa Zsa Gabor vibes! With apricot standards and deep violet falls, we too are purring dahhhhling. This beautiful contrast in colors seems fitting on a bearded iris, reaching up to three feet tall and gracing the late midseason garden with its beauty. Its deep ruffling with a quarter-inch lavender periphery gives this stunner a sensuality that is infectious in the garden.

  • • First place winner of Moscow International TB Iris Competition 2018
  • • Nice branching habit with multiple blooms
  • • Parentage Lip Service X Dawn to Dusk

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall

PLANTING DEPTH

  • In a shallow hole with fleshy roots partially exposed

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
1 Bulb / Ships in Fall Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft
3 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
5 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 3.5 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Bearded Iris Planting Guide to learn more.

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Bearded Iris Bulbs - But Darling FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with But Darling Bearded Iris?

But Darling Bearded Iris is graded No. 1.

Is But Darling Bearded Iris resistant to animals or disease?

But Darling Bearded Iris is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of bulb is But Darling Bearded Iris grown from?

But Darling Bearded Iris is grown from a rhizome.

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