Bearded Iris - Califlora Tennison Ridge
Best vibrant blooms for gardeners seeking reliable, easy to grow beauty.
Discover the award-winning Tennison Ridge Bearded Iris, a reblooming variety celebrated for its striking beauty. This hardy, drought-tolerant plant showcases ruffled plum-purple falls with speckles, contrasted by white standards splashed with pink and light burgundy. Cultivated on a California family farm, it's designed to thrive in harsh conditions, making it low-maintenance and resistant to deer and rabbits. Growing 36-38 inches tall, it flourishes in full sun to light shade and is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3-10, offering reliable blooms in spring and fall.
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Owner Satisfaction
4.5
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Category Rank
1695
/ 3083
#1695 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-55%
Below average
Height
3638
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a visually stunning and unique floral display
- Enthusiasts desiring prolonged garden color and continuous floral interest
- Busy individuals wanting beautiful flowers with minimal ongoing effort
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with heavy, poorly draining soil or consistently wet climates
- Individuals preferring truly hands-off gardening without periodic maintenance
- Those who prefer pest-resistant plants and minimal pest management
Key Specs
Height
36-38 inches
Bloom Color
White, Plum-Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Hardiness Zones
3-10 (Reblooms Zones 5-10)
Deer and rabbit-resistant
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Drought-tolerant
Planting Depth
Top of rhizome just beneath soil line
Spacing
8-12 inches
Features
- Award-winning reblooming variety
- Striking white and plum-purple blooms
- Hardy and drought-tolerant
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Low maintenance plant
- Reliable bloomer
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Bearded Iris bulbs, noting their healthy condition upon arrival. Many express delight in how easily these plants establish and thrive, producing vibrant blooms true to their description. The reliable performance and stunning floral display contribute significantly to a highly satisfying gardening experience, making them a favored choice for adding beauty to any garden space.
Know before you buy
A reblooming iris typically flowers once in the spring and then produces a second flush of blooms later in the summer or fall. For the Tennison Ridge variety, this reblooming behavior is reliable in USDA zones 5 through 10.
Plant the rhizomes shallowly, with the top of the rhizome sitting just beneath the soil line. If you bury them too deeply, the plant may struggle to bloom or could be prone to rot.
Yes, Tennison Ridge is bred to be drought-tolerant and hardy. Because these plants are cultivated in harsh conditions on a California farm, they are well-adapted to withstand challenging environments once established.
While no plant is completely immune to hungry wildlife, Bearded Irises are generally unpalatable to deer and rabbits. Their texture and taste usually deter these animals from browsing on them in the garden.
These irises thrive in full sun to light shade. For the best bloom production, aim for a spot that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
Space your rhizomes 8 to 12 inches apart. This allows for adequate airflow, which helps keep the foliage healthy and prevents overcrowding as the plants multiply over time.
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