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Bearded Iris collection

iris collection

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Much-loved additions to the late spring and early summer garden, this combination contains a beautifully rich and blended trio of dark to white flowering iris rhizomes.

These are sold as bare root plants, which should be planted out as soon as possible after they arrive. They will have recently been dug up from the ground, and therefore they will usually look a bit wilted and sad. Keep in mind however that field grown plants are very strong, and they will soon perk up when they are either planted out or potted up.

How to care for Bearded Iris collection:

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 uppermost third of the leaves to protect against wind rock. In exposed areas stake with bamboo canes in early spring. Remove the stems after flowering from the base as this will concentrate the plant's energy into producing new rhizomes. Divide and replant about every three years.

What's included:

In each collection you will receive 3 bare root iris plants - one of each of the following:

  • Iris 'Champagne Elegance': Near white standards, ruffled soft apricot falls and a delicate amber beard rising over blue-green coloured, sword-shaped leaves. Classified as a reblooming iris, you’ll get successional flowers and a sweet orange blossom fragrance too with this award winning rhizomatous perennial! Grows to 90cm.

  • Iris 'Loop the Loop': A daring and bold bearded iris, between April to May, 'Loop the Loop' opens to reveal elegant white ruffled falls and dramatic purple margins with white and mauve flushed purple standards and fans of sword-shaped, grey-green leaves. Grows to 100cm.

  • Iris 'Black Dragon': In the spring sword-like foliage grows giving structure to your planting, then these amazing flowers appear in the deepest darkest purple that you can imagine, almost black. Combine these plants with lime green, white or paler purples for a stunning effect. Grows to 90cm.
  • Flowering period:
    • Jan
    • Feb
    • Mar
    • Apr
    • May
    • Jun
    • Jul
    • Aug
    • Sep
    • Oct
    • Nov
    • Dec
    Position:

    Full sun

    Rate of growth:

    Average

    Soil:

    Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

    Hardiness:

    Fully hardy

    • InformationThis bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
    • InformationHumans/Pets: Harmful if eaten

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    1 × collection | 3 rhizomes
    £18.95
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