Neptune's Wine is renowned for its rich, velvety mahogany-red blooms accented with hints of gold, creating a striking and elegant appearance. Standing at approximately 41 inches tall, this Tall Bearded Iris blooms in late spring to early summer and is noted for its fragrance and suitability as a cut flower.
From the research I've done, I've read that this was bred by Larry Lauer and introduced in 2006.
Neptune's Wine Tall Bearded Iris
Bearded Irises love a sunny spot with well draining soil. Afternoon shade is fine, but to bloom their best, full sun is recommended. To plant your rhizomes, make a small mound in your soil. Lay the rhizome with the roots draping down the sides of the mound. Backfill your soil making sure to cover all of the roots and only half of the rhizome. They really want to bake in the sun!
Bearded Irises can be planted anywhere from 12" to 24" apart, depending on how often you want to divide them. The closer together, the more often you will need to split them to keep them from becoming too crowded. Spacing that is further apart allows you a few years before you would need to think about splitting them.
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