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
Other Details
Other details
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
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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