Dwarf Iris collection
dwarf iris collection
Beguiling, low-growing plants, reticulata iris produce their colourful and lightly scented blooms in late winter and early spring. Outside, they will add early interest at the front of a sunny border, gravel garden or alpine bed, but they also make excellent additions to pots and can even be brought inside for a short time when in flower.
How to care for Dwarf Iris collection:
Plant the bulbs 5cm deep in pots or borders in freely draining soil where they will get lots of sun. Water moderately while they are actively growing and feed with a general purpose fertiliser. After flowering, allow the foliage to die back naturally, and keep them reasonably dry during their dormant period.
What's included:
In each collection you will receive the following:
- 25 × Iris 'Harmony' (Reticulata): A gorgeous little thing, with relatively large, royal blue flowers, each with a striped white throat and a bright yellow central band on the falls. The crests also have a slightly feathered edge, which creates a softly ruffled effect. Grows to 15cm.
- 25 × Iris 'Pauline' (Reticulata): Providing a bright splash of colour in late winter and early spring - often when there is little else in bloom, 'Pauline' is a valuable additions to pots, windowboxes, alpine beds and rockeries. Grows to 12cm.
- 25 × Iris 'Alida' (Reticulata): Often quite hard to find, 'Alida' is a striking, mid-blue iris, with sunny splashes of yellow on each fall. They look very sweet when popping up at the front of a sunny border. Grows to 15cm.
- 25 × Iris 'Pixie (Reticulata): A relative newcomer 'Pixie' has smaller than average flowers, but they're exquisite when planted in drifts to form a low swathe of early colour. Grows to 15cm.
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
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This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
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Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
Unavailable
Bulbs (only)£4.95
