Tall Bearded Iris 'Princesse Caroline De Monaco'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Hybridized
Cayeux
Registered or introduced
1997
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Foliage
Herbaceous
Class
Tall Bearded (TB)
Bloom Time
Early midseason (EM)
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Awards (if applicable)
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Tucson, Arizona

West Friendship, Maryland

Robertsville, Missouri

Lake Placid, New York

Greeneville, Tennessee

Gordonville, Texas

Vancouver, Washington

Tomah, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
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G
Randallstown, MD | November 2021 | neutral

I would like to find a U. S. source for this cultivar. Where did you get yours?

C
West Friendship, MD (Zone 6b) | January 2009 | positive

This iris is truly one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. The pale blue flowers are gigantic with many buds per stalk so they bloom...Read More

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Elkton, MD (Zone 7a) | November 2005 | positive

Princesse Caroline was a last minute addition to my iris order last year, and is now one of my top 10 favorites. If it's placed in a bed...Read More

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