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Paprika Fono's Reblooming Bearded Iris
Best vibrant blooms for gardeners seeking reliable reblooming beauty.
This Paprika Fono's Reblooming Bearded Iris offers a unique color palette inspired by earthy spices. Its lightly ruffled petals display reddish-brown hues with a creamy yellow center, further enhanced by bright orange beards. This variety is known for its very early flowering in mid to late spring, and it provides a second bloom from late summer into early fall. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is suitable for hardiness zones 4-9. The plant reaches a mature height of 36 inches and is deer resistant.
$36.92
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
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Category Rank
2292
/ 2774
#2292 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-9%
Below average
Hardiness Zone
49
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Who it's for
- Gardeners desiring continuous visual interest throughout the growing season.
- Homeowners seeking bold, distinctive floral accents for their outdoor spaces.
- Busy individuals wanting beautiful, low-effort plants that return reliably.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with shady yards or heavy, poorly draining soil conditions.
- Those preferring truly hands-off gardening without periodic plant division.
- New gardeners unfamiliar with specific pest and disease management for irises.
Key Specs
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Height
36 inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Ships As
Premium #1 rhizome
Plant In
Fall
Deer Resistant
true
Fragrant
true
Features
- Reblooming variety for extended color
- Unique reddish-brown and yellow coloration
- Fragrant blooms
- Deer resistant
- Early spring flowering
- Grows well in full sun or partial shade
What customers say
Customers frequently express delight with the vibrant, unique color of the Paprika Fono iris, noting its striking presence in garden landscapes. A consistent theme is the plant's robust growth and its impressive reblooming capability, often exceeding expectations for a second flush of flowers. Gardeners appreciate the reliable performance, finding the bulbs healthy upon arrival and relatively easy to establish. While some mention varying rebloom times based on climate, the overall consensus points to a high quality plant that delivers significant visual impact and good value for its unique characteristics.
Know before you buy
A reblooming iris is capable of flowering more than once in a single growing season. This variety typically blooms in mid to late spring and then produces a second flush of flowers from late summer into early fall.
These irises are versatile and perform well in either full sun or partial shade. For the most prolific blooming, aim for a spot that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
Yes, this variety is considered deer resistant. While no plant is entirely deer-proof if food sources are scarce, the texture and scent of bearded irises are generally unappealing to deer.
These should be planted in the fall. This allows the rhizomes to establish a strong root system in the cooler soil before the plant goes dormant for the winter and prepares for spring growth.
The Paprika Fono's iris reaches a mature height of approximately 36 inches. Given their height, they work well as a mid-to-back border plant in your garden beds.
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