Siberian Iris 'Strawberry Fair'

‘Strawberry Fair’ is a late-blooming Siberian iris introduced by Robert Hollingworth in 1994. It bears heavily ruffled, crushed-strawberry-pink flowers with a small white signal and reaches about 29 inches tall ([American Iris Society](https://wiki.irises.org/Sib/SibStrawberryFair), [University of Illinois Extension](https://web.extension.illinois.edu/hortanswers/plantdetail.cfm?PlantID=732&PlantTypeID=2)). ## Seasonal Interest The flowers rise above the narrow, green leaves and give borders a soft pink accent near the end of the Siberian iris bloom sequence. The cultivar’s history, flower form, color, and height are documented by the [American Iris Society](https://wiki.irises.org/Sib/SibStrawberryFair). Flower timing varies by climate and site, with Siberian irises commonly blooming from late spring into early summer. ## Growing Conditions Give the clump full sun or partial shade and fertile soil that remains moist but drains well. Siberian iris grows best with reliable moisture during spring growth, while established plants can tolerate some drying between waterings. University of Illinois Extension notes that the species group also tolerates wet sites. Avoid placing divisions where soil stays stagnant unless the site has been shown to suit the plant. ## Maintenance Water new divisions through their first growing season. Cut back spent flower stems after bloom and remove dying foliage in autumn. Divide crowded clumps in early autumn or spring to maintain vigor; the [RHS iris guide](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/iris/border/growing-guide) describes division timing for clump-forming irises.