Iris Germanica – Cantina

A striking reblooming bearded iris, ‘Cantina’ displays rich plum standards over striking ultraviolet-tinged violet falls edged with red highlights. Its blossoms are softly ruffled and lightly fragrant, adding both visual texture and scent to the garden. This cultivar flowers in mid-spring and returns with a second flush in late summer to early fall, giving extended interest. With sturdy stems reaching about 35 in (89 cm), it’s excellent in mixed borders, as a cut flower, or in focal plantings.

• 1 - 2.5" Plug
• Deep plum & violet bi-toned blooms
• Reblooming (spring + fall)
• Ruffled petals & fragrance
• Tall 35 in stems

Specifications	Details
Colour	Plum standards over violet falls with red accents
Hardiness Zone	3 - 9
Plant Height	≈ 35 in (89 cm)
Plant Width	~ 12 in (30 cm), typical for bearded iris clumps
Sun Requirements	Full sun to partial afternoon shade
Fragrant	Yes
Deer Resistant	Yes
Plant Timing	Plant rhizomes in late summer / early fall (dormant period)
Bloom Timing	May - August
Plant Depth	Rhizome top should be at or just slightly below soil surface
Plant Spacing	12–24 in (30–60 cm) between rhizomes