Iris 'Rogue Orange' (TB) — Clump forming

Overview

Iris 'Rogue Orange' (TB) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Iris, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Iris 'Rogue Orange' (TB) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.

About

Iris 'Rogue Orange' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Iridaceae, grown for its season-long blooms and suitability for cutting. It has deciduous foliage and forms neat clumps that perform best in full sun on neutral, well-drained loam. Plant in a sheltered, south-, east- or west-facing spot for the best display. Flowering occurs from May to July.

About the genus

Iris takes its name from the Greek goddess of the rainbow, and for once the naming feels entirely earned. I can't think of another genus that covers so much ground — inky purples, burnt apricots, clean whites, blues that seem lit from inside — or so many situations. There are bearded irises that want their rhizomes baked in full sun, Siberian types happy in ordinary border soil, and species that will sit contentedly at the edge of a pond. What they share is the flower: three petals standing up, three falling away, built with a kind of architectural confidence most plants never attempt. Even out of bloom the foliage earns its place — those upright fans of blue-green leaves hold a border together for months. I grow them for the fortnight in May and June when nothing else in the garden can compete, and I've made my peace with that. Some plants are for the long haul. An iris is an event.

Written by Henry

In the garden

Iris 'Rogue Orange' belongs to the genus Iris within the Iridaceae and is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial with deciduous leaves. It produces its flowering display from May to July and is often used where reliable seasonal blooms are required, including for cut flowers and borders. Site choice is important: place the rhizomes in full sun on a neutral loam that drains freely. Avoid waterlogged positions; the cultivar prefers a sheltered aspect — south-, east- or west-facing situations suit it best. In UK hardiness terms it rates H6, meaning it is very hardy and will tolerate most winter conditions without additional protection. Planting suits a range of garden situations named for this cultivar: city and courtyard beds, cottage and informal borders, patios and containers, and formal flower borders. When grown for cutting, choose well-exposed plants and remove spent flower stems to keep the clump vigorous and to promote a neat habit. For borders and containers allow room for the clump to expand and lift and divide every few years to maintain flowering vigour. Reserve the sturdiest flower stems for vases to make the most of its cutting potential.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Iris

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Iris 'Rogue Orange' (TB) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds