Bearded Iris - Califlora October Splendor (Reblooming)
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners wanting vibrant, multi-season floral displays.
Discover the October Splendor Reblooming Bearded Iris, a stunning perennial that brings vibrant color to your garden in spring and again in fall. This hardy variety showcases beautiful peach-pink ruffled blooms, offering a consistent and charming display season after season. Cultivated for resilience, these drought-tolerant rhizomes are low-maintenance and reliable bloomers. Perfect for adding enduring beauty and a touch of elegance to any landscape, this iris is a delightful choice for gardeners seeking both beauty and ease.
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Price vs Category Average
-31%
Below average
Height
2527
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color throughout the autumn season
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, drought-resistant landscape plants
- Landscapers looking for dramatic focal points in late-season beds
Who should skip it
- Casual gardeners preferring low-effort, set-it-and-forget-it plant varieties
- Beginners intimidated by consistent pest and disease monitoring
- Gardeners avoiding physically demanding, repetitive maintenance tasks
Performance breakdown
Bloom Frequency
Reliable reblooming capability delivers vibrant color across two distinct seasons.
Hardiness Range
Exceptional adaptability across zones 3 through 10 ensures widespread garden success.
Maintenance Effort
Low-maintenance rhizomes require minimal intervention once established in the soil.
Pest Resilience
Natural resistance to deer and rabbits protects your landscape investment.
Drought Tolerance
Sturdy root system handles dry spells with impressive grace and vigor.
Visual Impact
Ruffled peach-pink petals provide a sophisticated aesthetic for any garden bed.
Key Specs
Height
25-27 inches
Hardiness Zones
3-10 (Re-blooms in Zones 5-10)
Planting Depth
Top of rhizome just beneath soil line
Spacing
8-12 inches apart
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Water Needs
Moderate to Low once established
Bloom Season
Spring and Late Summer to Fall
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Features
- Reblooming for extended garden color
- Elegant peach-pink flowers
- Hardy and drought-tolerant
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Low maintenance perennial
- Fragrant blooms
- Tolerates sun to light shade
What customers say
Enthusiastic buyers confirm the 'Bearded Iris - Califlora October Splendor' delivers exceptional value through its reliable reblooming. Gardeners consistently report the rhizomes arrive in robust, healthy condition, establishing quickly. The initial spring bloom is stunning, showcasing rich, true colors. The plant earns its highest praise for its successful autumn rebloom, significantly extending garden interest. While a few mention minor variability, the overwhelming sentiment reflects deep satisfaction with the plant's vigor and continuous performance. This iris is highly recommended for enthusiasts seeking extended visual impact throughout the season.
Know before you buy
This variety is bred to produce a primary flush of flowers in the spring and a second, reliable bloom cycle in late summer or fall. To encourage the second bloom, ensure the plant receives adequate water and sunlight throughout the summer months.
Bearded iris rhizomes should be planted shallowly, with the top of the rhizome sitting just beneath or even slightly exposed at the soil line. Planting them too deep can cause the rhizome to rot or prevent the plant from blooming.
The October Splendor is hardy in zones 3 through 10. However, please note that while the plant will grow in the colder zones 3 and 4, it will typically only bloom in the spring; the reblooming feature is most consistent in zones 5 through 10.
For the best results, plant in a location that receives full sun to partial sun. While they can tolerate light shade, at least six hours of direct sunlight is recommended to support their reblooming cycle.
Yes, this variety is considered deer and rabbit resistant. While no plant is entirely immune to hungry wildlife, the texture and taste of iris foliage are generally unappealing to them.
Space your rhizomes 8 to 12 inches apart. This allows for proper air circulation, which is essential for keeping the plants healthy and preventing common issues like rot.
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