Bearded Iris - Califlora Cordoba (Reblooming)
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking vibrant, deer-resistant seasonal color.
Elevate your garden with the reblooming Bearded Iris - Califlora Cordoba. This stunning variety boasts vibrant mango and tangerine blooms, each beautifully accented with a pomegranate beard. Cultivated for hardiness in challenging California conditions, these rhizomes produce exceptionally drought-tolerant and low-maintenance plants. Enjoy a reliable display of color in spring, with a secondary bloom from late summer through fall. These irises are also resistant to deer and rabbits, while attracting beneficial butterflies to your landscape.
$16.23
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Price vs Category Average
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SKU
3083503
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking extended floral displays throughout the growing season
- Landscapers looking for bold, high-contrast color in flower beds
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, climate-resilient perennial plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in unpredictable climates expecting guaranteed second-season blooms
- Beginners unwilling to monitor for pests and rhizome diseases
- Gardeners avoiding labor-intensive tasks like periodic plant division
Performance breakdown
Bloom Frequency
Reliable dual-season flowering provides extended color throughout the growing year.
Environmental Hardiness
Robust rhizomes thrive across a wide range of challenging climate zones.
Maintenance Effort
Drought-tolerant nature minimizes the need for constant watering and care.
Pest Resistance
Natural deterrents keep deer and rabbits from damaging your garden display.
Pollinator Appeal
Vibrant colors and nectar availability actively draw butterflies to the landscape.
Visual Impact
Striking mango and tangerine hues create a bold, high-contrast focal point.
Key Specs
SKU
30835-03
Planting Depth
Top of rhizome just beneath soil line
Spacing
8-12 inches apart
Hardiness Zones
Zones 3-10 (Re-blooms Zones 5-10)
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Bloom Season
Spring and Late Summer to Fall
Includes
3 or 9 Iris Rhizomes
Mature Height
32 inches
Features
- Reliable reblooming from spring through fall
- Vibrant mango and tangerine flowers
- Highly drought-tolerant and low maintenance
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Attracts butterflies
- Hardy growth in varied conditions
- Blooms on tall stalks
What customers say
Customers highly value the Bearded Iris 'Califlora Cordoba' for its reliable reblooming capability and stunning aesthetic. The rich, velvety purple coloration accented by bright yellow beards consistently impresses reviewers. A key strength is the quality of the rhizomes shipped, which establish quickly with minimal transplant shock, leading to successful initial growth. While full rebloom often requires a second season, gardeners appreciate the plant's overall hardiness and resilience across various zones. The consensus confirms this iris delivers exceptional, extended garden performance, offering multiple seasons of vibrant color, making it a highly recommended choice for reliable, premium impact.
Know before you buy
This variety is bred to produce a primary flush of flowers in the spring and a secondary, reliable bloom cycle from late summer through the fall. To encourage the second bloom, ensure the plant receives consistent sunlight and adequate water during the summer months.
Plant the rhizomes so that the top of the bulb is just barely beneath the soil line. Planting them too deeply can prevent the iris from blooming, as they prefer the top of the rhizome to be exposed to the sun.
These are hardy in zones 3 through 10, though they will only reliably rebloom in zones 5 through 10. They are specifically cultivated to handle challenging conditions, including heat and drought.
Yes, the foliage and flowers of the Bearded Iris 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.
Space your rhizomes 8 to 12 inches apart. This allows for proper air circulation, which is essential for keeping the plants healthy and preventing rot.
They perform best in full sun, which is necessary to trigger the reblooming cycle. They can tolerate partial sun, but you may see fewer flowers and a weaker second bloom.
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