Tall Bearded Iris 'Pink Attraction'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Pink
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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Other Details
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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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Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
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Degree to which the appearance is present
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Margin Width
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Does it set seed?
Flower Size
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Awards (if applicable)
Tall Bearded (TB)
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Pruning Instructions
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Size/Type
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Leaf Color
Early midseason (EM)
Reblooming (Re)
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Flowers are good for cutting
Classification
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Regional

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

Vista, California(9 reports)

Denver, Colorado

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Yulee, Florida

Marietta, Georgia

Wichita, Kansas

Hughesville, Maryland

Blanchard, Michigan

Deer River, Minnesota

Beatrice, Nebraska

Omaha, Nebraska

Lake Placid, New York

Graham, North Carolina

Lawton, Oklahoma

Collierville, Tennessee

Greeneville, Tennessee

Richmond, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

7
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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J
Collierville, TN | April 2021 | positive

It is now blooming in my zone 7b garden. Pretty salmon blooms in spring and late summer!

V
(Zone 8a) | May 2017 | positive

Has been a very good daylily in my garden. True pink, not seashell-coralish pink. Rebloomer for me. Full sun, inground, anended clay.

R
(Zone 1) | December 2015 | positive

Parentage: Jean Guymer x Vanity

S
Graham, NC (Zone 7b) | May 2015 | positive

"Pink Attraction" is a handsome and valued part of my iris garden. Its blooms seem to be larger than other varieties (stems are shorter l...Read More

J
Detroit, MI | June 2008 | negative

I had two different batches of this, increased good, but flower habit poor, very short stems (14-inch was tops) and flowers faded very fast.

R
Salem, OR (Zone 7b) | November 2005 | positive

Pink Attraction has performed quite well as a rebloomer in zone 5

A
Elkton, MD (Zone 7a) | November 2005 | positive

The Pink Attraction iris in my garden produced only 2 blooms this summer. Still, in it's favor, it's only been there for one year, and i...Read More

N
Ponca City, OK | May 2004 | positive

EM This is a tad more salmon than the picture shows.

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