Bearded Iris - Califlora Clarence (Reblooming)
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking reliable, multi-season floral color.
Experience the award-winning beauty of the Califlora Clarence reblooming bearded iris. This stunning variety boasts elegant white standards that rise above captivating two-tone cream and blue-purple falls, finished with a delicate cream beard. Celebrated for its vigor and reliable reblooming in late summer or early fall, it's a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial cultivated for toughness. Perfect for cottage gardens and perennial borders, Clarence offers dependable blooms and low maintenance, thriving in conditions as cold as zone 4.
$12.48
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
726
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#726 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-47%
Below average
Includes
39
/ or Iris Rhizomes
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color throughout the entire growing season
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, drought-resistant landscaping
- Sensory gardeners looking for dramatic blooms and sweet floral scents
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate gardeners expecting reliable reblooming in harsh winter regions
- Hands-off growers unwilling to monitor for pests and rot
- Low-effort gardeners avoiding the labor of periodic rhizome division
Performance breakdown
Bloom Reliability
Consistent reblooming performance makes this a standout for seasonal color.
Environmental Hardiness
Thrives across a wide range of zones with impressive drought tolerance.
Maintenance Requirements
Low-effort perennial that demands very little attention once established.
Pest Resistance
Natural deterrents keep deer and rabbits from damaging your garden display.
Visual Impact
Striking two-tone color palette provides an elegant focal point for borders.
Planting Versatility
Adapts easily to various sunlight conditions and garden layout styles.
Key Specs
Includes
3 or 9 Iris Rhizomes
Planting Depth
0.5 inches
Planting Proximity
8-12 inches
Bloom Season
Spring and Late Summer to Fall
Hardiness Zones
Zones 3-10; Re-blooms Zones 5-10
Sunlight Quantity
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Water Qty
Moderate to Low once established
Mature Spread
10 inches
Features
- Award-winning vigor and appearance
- Stunning white, cream, and blue-purple blooms
- Reliable rebloomer in late summer/fall
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Tolerates full sun to light shade
- Hardy and drought-tolerant
- Low maintenance perennial
- Fragrant blooms
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Bearded Iris Califlora Clarence for its exceptional reliability and extended bloom season. Buyers consistently report receiving healthy, well packaged rhizomes that establish successfully. The unique apricot, peach, and lavender blue coloration frequently matches or surpasses expectations set by catalog images. The key feature, reliable reblooming in late summer or fall after the initial spring display, is frequently validated by gardeners. This capability transforms the iris into a multi season garden staple, offering significant aesthetic value. The overall consensus highlights this variety as a highly recommended, high impact addition for gardeners seeking dependable performance and striking, long lasting color.
Know before you buy
A reblooming iris typically produces a primary flush of flowers in the spring and then sends up a second set of blooms in late summer or early fall. This variety is specifically bred to provide two distinct seasons of color in your garden.
Plant the rhizomes shallowly, with the top of the rhizome just barely covered by about 0.5 inches of soil. It is important not to bury them too deeply, as the top of the rhizome actually benefits from exposure to the sun to prevent rot.
The Califlora Clarence is hardy in zones 3 through 10, meaning it will survive the winter in these regions. However, for the reliable reblooming feature, you should be located in zones 5 through 10.
This is a low-maintenance perennial that is quite drought-tolerant once established. Simply ensure it receives adequate sunlight and remove spent flower stalks to encourage the plant to focus its energy on the second round of blooms.
Yes, this variety is considered deer and rabbit resistant. While no plant is entirely immune to hungry wildlife, the texture and taste of bearded irises are generally unappealing to them.
While these irises thrive best in full sun, they will tolerate light or partial shade. Keep in mind that providing more sunlight generally results in more vigorous growth and a higher likelihood of successful reblooming.
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