Iris germanica 'Pink Attraction'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking extended, deer-resistant seasonal color.
Introduce the Iris germanica 'Pink Attraction,' a re-blooming perennial that offers a generous display of ruffled, light pink petals with a striking violet streak and an orange beard. Growing to approximately 30 inches tall, its sword-like foliage adds structure to garden beds. This variety blooms in late spring and early summer, often re-blooming in late summer or early fall, extending the season of color. It's sweetly fragrant, easy to care for, and naturally resistant to deer and rabbits. Once established, it's also drought tolerant, making it a resilient choice for borders and ornamental use.
$14.95
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Category Rank
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#1787 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-46%
Below average
SKU
27328
Who it's for
- Plant enthusiasts wanting extended seasonal color in their borders
- Gardeners seeking a sophisticated, warm color palette for spring beds
- Busy homeowners prioritizing water-wise, low-maintenance landscaping
Who should skip it
- Gardeners working with heavy, poorly draining, or damp soil
- Minimalists looking for a set-it-and-forget-it perennial plant
- Perfectionists who demand pristine foliage throughout the entire growing season
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Re-blooming capability provides a rare, extended window of seasonal color.
Pest Resilience
Natural resistance keeps deer and rabbits from damaging your garden beds.
Maintenance Ease
Drought tolerance and minimal care requirements suit busy, low-effort gardeners.
Aesthetic Impact
Ruffled pink petals and striking violet streaks create high-contrast visual interest.
Climate Versatility
Wide hardiness zone range ensures success across diverse regional climates.
Structural Presence
Sword-like foliage provides consistent architectural form even between bloom cycles.
Key Specs
SKU
27328
Genus
Iris
Item Form
Bareroot
Mature Height
3.33 Feet
Mature Width
2 Feet
Hardiness Zones
3 - 9
Light Requirement
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Foliage Color
Medium Green
Features
- Re-blooming for extended color
- Sweetly fragrant blooms
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Drought tolerant once established
- Profuse bloomer
- Suitable for borders
- Easy care plant
- Ruffled petals with violet streak
What customers say
Gardeners consistently praise the quality of the 'Pink Attraction' rhizomes. They arrive healthy and ready for planting, establishing reliably for robust growth. Many report vibrant pink blooms appearing within the first or second season. This iris performs strongly across various climates, proving a dependable garden addition. The plant material is excellent, and the flowers are true to color, making it a consistently satisfying choice for a beautiful garden display.
Know before you buy
Unlike traditional irises that bloom only once in late spring, 'Pink Attraction' is bred to produce a second flush of flowers. You can expect an initial display in late spring or early summer, followed by another round of blooms in late summer or early fall.
For the best flower production, plant this iris in a location that receives full sun. While it can tolerate partial shade, too little light may result in fewer blooms and weaker stems.
Yes, the foliage and flowers of the Iris germanica are generally unpalatable to deer and rabbits. While no plant is 100% immune if local wildlife is desperate, this variety is a reliable choice for gardens prone to animal browsing.
Plant your bareroot iris as soon as possible after it arrives. Ensure the rhizome is planted just below the soil surface with the roots spread downward; burying the rhizome too deeply can prevent it from blooming.
Once established, 'Pink Attraction' is quite drought tolerant. You will need to water it regularly during its first season to help it settle in, but after that, it requires minimal supplemental irrigation.
Since this iris reaches a mature width of about two feet, you should space them roughly 18 to 24 inches apart. This allows for proper air circulation, which helps keep the foliage healthy and prevents fungal issues.
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