Siberian Iris- a Rare, Unique Delicate Shade Tolerant Perennial for the Discerning Gardener Seeds Blue Siberian Iris adds an elegant charm to the spring garden. Use these beautiful plants as a background border for other early spring bloomers. Grow Siberian iris for its lush, long-lasting blooms and low-maintenance, narrow foliage, which remains attractive after the blooms are spent. Easy Siberian iris care involves regular watering during the first year, limited fertilization and division of the clumps every three to five years. Smaller and less common than the spring blooming bearded iris, Siberian iris offers a reliable perennial bloom for many years. Blooms of this flower have three petals on top, with three drooping petals below, known as falls. This Siberian iris plants grows about 24? Planting Siberian iris gardens is best done in a rich, fertile soil with good drainage; however, Siberian iris will perform in lean or poor soils as well. The rhizomatous or fibrous roots can be planted in full sun to partially shady areas. How to Grow Siberian Iris From Seed (Siberian Iris need cold to break dormancy. This lot of Siberian Iris seed was harvested in early March after being outside all winter. I believe that cold stratification instructions below can be ignored. As well this means the seeds can be sown in the garden in the spring.) To grow Siberian iris from seed, you can either direct sow it in your garden in the fall or start your seeds indoors. To direct sow in your garden, plant your seeds oe inch deep in late fall or early winter. Iris need a period of cold to germinate so you won?t see any seedlings until the following spring. Germination should occur at the same time as your mature iris is blooming. The seedlings will grow all summer and fall and bloom the following spring. How to Grow Siberian Iris From Seed Indoors To start your seeds indoors, you will need to cold stratify them. Soak the seeds for 3 to 5 days, then plant them oe inch deep in containers with pre-moistened soil. Place the containers inside a plastic bag and then place the bag covered container in your refrigerator for 60 days. This mimics winter weather. The plastic bag is to ensure that the soil doesn?t dry out too quickly. You will need to check the moisture level in soil periodically and add water as needed to keep the soil moist. After 60 days, you can remove the container from your refrigerator. Some of your seeds may already have sprouted. The rest will germinate within days of being removed from the refrigerator. Remove the bag and place the container on a sunny windowsill. You can plant your seedlings outdoors after your last frost. They will grow only foliage during the summer and fall of their first year. You can expect flowers the second year. =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s==s=s=s=s=s=s=s= Seed Shipping: Flat Rate Low Shipping fee- no matter how many seeds you order! Add this item to your cart and keep shopping- at https://www.ebay.ca/usr/okiger-2i55iwk =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s==s=s=s=s=s=s=s= Shipping of Seeds and Cuttings: Orders are shipped via Canada Post Mail unless otherwise specified. Some items are shipped without tracking to keep costs low. This is the most economical option. Canada Post is incredibly reliable, but can be slow. If you require tracking or a faster delivery please message before ordering. We try to ship any live plants on MONDAYS or TUESDAYS as a precautionary measure to avoid delays over the weekend and ensure the viability of live plant orders. Weather may be a contributing factor in the processing of our orders and will occasionally cause some delay. We will ship seeds anywhere in the world, however, please make sure you check with your country's customs office to be sure that they are allowed in. We will not be held responsible for orders held, confiscated and/or destroyed by customs. Please note this and make sure you understand before you buy it. If you have a question or if you are unclear about shipping policies please contact us. We welcome questions! Contact us before, after, or during any transaction and you will receive a reply ASAP. Thanks for visiting! Don't forget to bookmark us!