Iris 'Blue Rhythm'
iris (tall bearded)
£4.99
- size:
- 9cm pot
- available within:
- to order from spring 2012
- Position: full sun
- Soil: well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: May and June
- Other features: all parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Luscious, lemon-scented, cornflower blue flowers with ruffled petals in May and June and sword-shaped, grey-green leaves, retained all year. This stately bearded iris looks lovely towards the front of a sunny, well-drained border among lavender or Russian sage. A popular, tall variety, it will need staking.
- Garden care: Bearded irises prefer full sun and neutral-alkaline soil, but if you have acidic or peaty soils you can top dress with lime before planting for good results. Plant shallowly with the upper part of the rhizome sitting on the surface of the soil, incorporating a low nitrogen fertiliser in the planting hole. After planting remove the upper-most third of the leaves to protect against wind-rock. In exposed areas stake with bamboo canes in early spring. Divide and replant about every three years.
- Eventual Height: 1m
- Eventual Spread: 1m