Bearded iris 'Earl of Essex'

Iris germanica

How to grow Bearded iris 'Earl of Essex'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Earl of Essex is generally regarded as a very hardy plant, so this plant will typically do well in a variety of different extremes of cold temperature. Earl of Essex needs a soil ph of 6.1 to 7.8 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Earl of Essex from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.99 inches (2.55 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 1.19 inches (3.05 cm) between Bearded iris plants.

Transplanting Earl of Essex

Earl of Essex is very hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Earl of Essex