Miniature Tall Bearded Iris 'Bumblebee Deelite'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Foliage
Pale Yellow
Maroon/Burgundy
Class
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Time
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
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Non-patented
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Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Patent Information
Awards (if applicable)
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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Days to Maturity
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Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Miniature Tall Bearded (MTB)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
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Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
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Color Pattern
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Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
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Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Early midseason (EM)
Propagation
Honorable Mention
Williamson-White Medal (MTB)
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Classification
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Regional

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

Denver, Colorado

Boise, Idaho

Machesney Park, Illinois

Muncie, Indiana

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Durham, Maine

Onekama, Michigan

Chaska, Minnesota

Tupelo, Mississippi(2 reports)

Robertsville, Missouri

Shepherd, Montana

Auburn, New Hampshire

Kingston, New York

Coshocton, Ohio

Lawton, Oklahoma

Portland, Oregon

Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Greeneville, Tennessee

Charlottesville, Virginia

Portsmouth, Virginia

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Portland, OR (Zone 8b) | February 2016 | positive

This plant multiplies FAST!
I got it as a 1 gal. plant 2 years ago and now it filled up a 3 sq ft. location.

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Charlottesville, VA | May 2013 | positive

This was my first MTB. Bumblebee Delight grows exceptionally well for me in hot, humid central Va, zone 7a. It is free of disease, rot ...Read More

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Vancouver, WA (Zone 8b) | August 2012 | positive

Bumblebee Delite is a cute iris. It did well for me in a container, and also in the ground. Bumblebee Delite multiples quickly in my ga...Read More

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Durham, ME (Zone 3a) | January 2009 | positive

Proving hardy in my zone and mixes with almost anything.

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | December 2005 | neutral

Awards: American Iris Society Honorable Mention '88, Williamson-White Medal '93

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