Iris Sunrise at Sea Reblooming Bearded Iris
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking extended seasonal color and pollinators.
Experience the captivating beauty of the Iris Sunrise at Sea, a reblooming bearded iris that graces your garden with elegant color. Its golden-yellow standards, violet-freckled falls, and bold gold beards create a stunning visual display. Standing tall at 36 inches, this iris adds vertical interest to beds and borders, with attractive green foliage that persists even after blooming. Enjoy its show-stopping blooms not just once, but twice a season, bringing extended seasonal charm to your landscape. This resilient variety is a favorite for borders, cut flowers, and attracting beneficial pollinators.
$34.95
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Category Rank
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Price vs Category Average
-20%
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SKU
445542
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color throughout the entire growing season
- Landscapers looking for a sophisticated, high-impact focal point
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennial beauty
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in harsh climates expecting guaranteed late-season blooms
- Hands-off growers unwilling to monitor for common garden pests
- Gardeners seeking a strictly plant-and-forget perennial experience
Performance breakdown
Bloom Frequency
Reblooming capability ensures a vibrant garden display twice per season.
Visual Impact
Striking golden and violet contrast creates a sophisticated focal point.
Hardiness Range
Versatile growth potential across a wide variety of climate zones.
Maintenance Ease
Drought tolerance and pest resistance simplify long-term garden care.
Pollinator Attraction
Fragrant blooms effectively draw bees and butterflies to the landscape.
Structural Versatility
Upright habit provides excellent vertical interest for borders and beds.
Key Specs
SKU
44554-PK-2
Genus
Iris
Species
germanica
Hardiness Zones
4 - 9
Mature Height
3 Feet (91.44 cm)
Mature Width
2 Feet (60.96 cm)
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Moisture Requirements
Dry
Features
- Reblooming for extended seasonal color
- Unique multi-color bloom display
- Deer and rabbit tolerant
- Drought tolerant once established
- Upright habit for borders
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Easy care plant
- Fragrant blooms
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the stunning, unique color palette of the 'Sunrise at Sea' iris, noting the beautiful blend of apricot and lavender hues that truly lives up to its name. The primary positive theme is the plant's reliability, specifically its strong reblooming performance. Gardeners appreciate receiving healthy rhizomes that establish quickly and deliver multiple bloom cycles, confirming its value as a reliable centerpiece in the garden.
Know before you buy
A reblooming iris is capable of producing a second flush of flowers later in the season after its initial spring bloom. While timing can vary based on your local climate and care, this variety offers an extended window of color compared to traditional, once-blooming irises.
This plant requires full sun, which means at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily. Planting it in a spot with insufficient light will likely result in fewer blooms and weaker stems.
While no plant is completely immune to hungry wildlife, this iris is generally avoided by deer and rabbits due to its texture and taste. It is a reliable choice for gardens in areas where these animals are common.
Since this iris reaches a mature width of two feet, you should space them approximately 24 inches apart. This allows for adequate air circulation, which is essential for preventing fungal issues and keeping the foliage healthy.
Once established, this variety is quite drought-tolerant and prefers drier soil conditions. You will only need to provide regular water during the initial planting phase or during periods of extreme, prolonged heat.
Yes, the Sunrise at Sea iris makes an excellent cut flower. Its tall, 36-inch stems and unique color pattern provide a striking focal point for indoor vases.
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