Tall Bearded Iris 'French Cancan' – Pink & Sky Blue Bicolor, Bareroot Rhizome

Tall Bearded Iris 'French Cancan' – Drama, Color, and a Fiery Beard

As theatrical as its name suggests, Tall Bearded Iris 'French Cancan' (Iris germanica) puts on a show-stopping performance in the late spring border. Soft pink standards float above icy sky blue falls with pale pink shoulders — a delicate, romantic bicolor combination — all punctuated by a bold, fiery-orange beard that provides a dazzling pop of contrast. It's the kind of iris that stops visitors in their tracks.

Blooming mid to late in the bearded iris season, 'French Cancan' extends the garden display beautifully. Hardy from Zones 3–10 with no cold period required, and drought tolerant once established.

Plant Details

• Color: Soft pink standards; icy sky blue falls with pale pink shoulders; fiery-orange beard
• Type: Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica)
• Bloom Time: Mid – late spring (late season bloomer)
• USDA Zones: 3–10
• Exposure: Full sun
• Deer, Rodent & Rabbit Resistant
• Drought Tolerant: Yes — excellent for warm, dry climates
• No Cold Period Required
• USA Grown

Planting Instructions

• Plant in a full sun, well-drained location. Bearded iris are rhizomes, not bulbs.
• Plant with the rhizome top exposed — roots face downward. In very light soils or hot climates, covering with 1" of soil is acceptable.
• Space approximately 18" apart for mass plantings.
• Firm soil around each rhizome and water well to settle.

Care Tips

• Fertilize in early spring and again in late summer.
• Divide clumps every 3–4 years (August) to maintain vigor and bloom quality.
• Drought tolerant once established — ideal for low-rainfall climates.

Each order ships as a healthy bareroot rhizome, field-grown and ready to plant. Select your quantity above.