Tall Bearded Iris 'Breakers'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 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
Dark Blue
Foliage
Herbaceous
Class
Tall Bearded (TB)
Bloom Time
Midseason (M)
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)
Honorable Mention
Award of Merit
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:

Tucson, Arizona

Bakersfield, California

Grand Junction, Colorado

Chicago, Illinois

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Ventress, Louisiana

South China, Maine

Blanchard, Michigan

Brunswick, Missouri

Robertsville, Missouri

Cut Bank, Montana

Beatrice, Nebraska

Auburn, New Hampshire

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Elba, New York

Lawton, Oklahoma

Ponca City, Oklahoma

Celina, Tennessee

Greeneville, Tennessee

San Antonio, Texas

Edmonds, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
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S
Modesto, CA | November 2009 | positive

I just bought Breakers this summer and planted it in September. It already has 3 babies and a nice tall stalk with a bud on it! Can't wai...Read More

K
Beatrice, NE (Zone 5b) | September 2009 | positive

Breakers has shown excellent growth habits and rapid increase in my garden. It has never rebloomed for me, but here in zone 5, rebloom is...Read More

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M
Durham, ME (Zone 3a) | July 2008 | negative

Never blooms. Had since 2004 and it only bloomed in 2005. Will get rid of this year.

P
Los Alamos, NM (Zone 5a) | July 2007 | positive

Grows beautifully here in our high, dry climate. Beautiful blue blooms that seem to vary in color with the time of day and the brightnes...Read More

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J
Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | May 2007 | neutral

Awards: Honorable Mention 1988; Award of Merit 1990

S
Medicine Hat, AB (Zone 3a) | June 2005 | positive

Bloomed well in first year. Can survive zone 3b and high winds.

W
Cedar Rapids, IA (Zone 5a) | May 2004 | positive

It took 2 years for the roots to take hold, but the wealth of deep blue blooms was a great reward.

H
Midlothian, VA | June 2003 | positive

Have had good success with this iris but had to wait a season after transplanting for bloom. Bloomed well in full and partial sun.

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