{"product_id":"california-rock-star-reblooming-bearded-iris","title":"California Rock Star Reblooming Bearded Iris (6 or 9-pack)","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalifornia Rock Star Reblooming Bearded Iris – Ruffled Maroon Rose \u0026amp; Cream Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBold color, dramatic ruffles, and a whole lot of garden ROCK STAR WOW!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn up the volume on your cottage garden with \u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock Star Reblooming Bearded Iris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e! This showstopping perennial brings unforgettable color, dramatic texture, and a little rock-and-roll personality to your spring flower beds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its luxurious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaroon rose standards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and beautifully \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eruffled, rose-speckled cream falls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Rock Star creates a spectacular floral performance that's impossible to ignore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach elegant bloom features richly colored upright petals surrounded by delicately patterned lower petals, creating a romantic combination of deep rose, soft cream, and intricate speckling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRising on sturdy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28–30 inch flower stalks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these gorgeous Bearded Iris blooms add height, movement, and bold color to cottage garden borders, perennial beds, and cutting gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut Rock Star isn't just beautiful. It's also a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereblooming Bearded Iris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering the potential for a second floral performance later in the growing season when conditions are favorable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd there's even more to love! These hardy perennials are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edrought tolerant once established, generally deer and rabbit resistant, and wonderfully easy to grow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in sunny locations with excellent drainage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecottage gardens, perennial borders, cutting gardens, and colorful landscape plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Rock Star Reblooming Iris delivers the kind of unforgettable beauty that deserves a standing ovation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love California Rock Star Reblooming Bearded Iris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectacular Maroon Rose Blooms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Richly colored upright petals create a dramatic garden statement.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Ruffled Falls:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cream-colored lower petals feature delicate rose speckling and elegant ruffled edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReblooming Potential:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can produce a second flush of flowers later in the season under favorable growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWonderful Garden Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tall 28–30 inch flower stalks add structure and elegance to perennial borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Established plants can handle periods of dry weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeer \u0026amp; Rabbit Resistant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally avoided by browsing wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy \u0026amp; Long-Lived:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A beautiful perennial that can return year after year with proper care.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhizome Details \u0026amp; Growing Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Iris germanica 'Rock Star'\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rock Star Reblooming Bearded Iris\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Herbaceous Perennial \/ Rhizome\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhizome Quantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Select your available package size\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3–10 (supplier-listed)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReblooming Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reported in Zones 5–10; rebloom depends on growing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 28–30 inches in bloom\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 12–18 inches apart\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full Sun to Light Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spring to Early Summer, with Potential Rebloom Later in the Season\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Colors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maroon Rose, Cream \u0026amp; Rose Speckling\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ruffled Bearded Iris\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate While Establishing; Drought Tolerant Once Established\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeer \u0026amp; Rabbit Resistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally Resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late Summer to Early Fall Preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cottage Gardens, Perennial Borders, Cutting Gardens, Sunny Beds \u0026amp; Landscape Plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen \u0026amp; How to Plant Rock Star Bearded Iris Rhizomes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant for a Spectacular Spring Show — and Maybe an Encore!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor healthy growth and beautiful blooms, plant your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock Star Reblooming Bearded Iris rhizomes in a sunny location with excellent drainage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaryland and other Zone 6–7 gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, late summer through early fall is an excellent planting time. This allows the rhizomes to establish roots before winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late summer to early fall, typically July through September in Maryland.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant shallowly, leaving the top of the rhizome at or slightly above the soil surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 12–18 inches apart to allow good air circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spread the roots downward and outward beneath the rhizome.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun is best, ideally at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Loose, well-draining soil. Avoid heavy, consistently wet conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water after planting and provide moderate moisture while roots establish. Reduce watering once plants are established.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Main flowering season is typically late spring to early summer, with possible rebloom later in the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Planting Tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bearded Iris rhizomes should never be buried deeply. Planting too deep can reduce flowering and increase the risk of rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the best flowering performance, avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer and keep mulch away from the exposed rhizomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncouraging Rock Star to Rebloom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Rock Star is a reblooming variety, a little extra care can help encourage its second performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater during extended dry spells, especially when plants are preparing to rebloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove spent flower stalks after the first flowering season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed lightly with a low-nitrogen fertilizer if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDivide crowded clumps approximately every 3–5 years to maintain vigor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reblooming is not guaranteed every year. Temperature, rainfall, sunlight, plant maturity, and local growing conditions all influence whether a second flush develops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Cottage Garden Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive Rock Star center stage in your garden!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a truly spectacular display, plant \u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock Star Reblooming Bearded Iris in groups of 3–5 rhizomes or larger drifts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing enough space for each plant to develop into a beautiful flowering clump.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts dramatic maroon rose and cream blooms look especially gorgeous paired with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoft pink peonies, purple salvia, white Shasta daisies, lavender, and silvery foliage plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant California Rock Star toward the middle or back of a sunny cottage garden border, where its tall flower stalks can rise above lower-growing perennials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a beautiful cutting garden, combine Rock Star with other Bearded Iris varieties in complementary shades of burgundy, blush pink, and creamy white.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaryland Gardeners:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rock Star is well suited to Maryland's winter temperatures, but good drainage is essential during our humid summers and wet winters. 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