
A delicate iris with numerous small flowers that have mid blue-violet standards and white-blue veined falls. The flowers are produced in late spring and early summer above low, narrow foliage. A beautiful Siberian iris that is perfect for providing vertical interest for a sunny waterside planting with well-drained, fertile soil.
How to care for Iris Flight of Butterflies:
Plant in soil that has been improved with well-rotted manure or garden compost and do not allow to dry out, particularly as the plant is getting established. If planted in a container, it will need dividing and repotting every couple of years in spring.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.45m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
-
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
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Goes well with
Anemanthele lessoniana
pheasant's tail grass ( syn. Stipa arundinacea )
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2 litre pot | £15.99 |
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9cm pot | £7.99 |
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6 × 9cm pots | £31.99 |
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3 × 9cm pots | £18.39 |
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3 × 2 litre pots | £38.39 |
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A delicate iris with numerous small flowers that have mid blue-violet standards and white-blue veined falls. The flowers are produced in late spring and early summer above low, narrow foliage. A beautiful Siberian iris that is perfect for providing vertical interest for a sunny waterside planting with well-drained, fertile soil.
How to care for Iris Flight of Butterflies:
Plant in soil that has been improved with well-rotted manure or garden compost and do not allow to dry out, particularly as the plant is getting established. If planted in a container, it will need dividing and repotting every couple of years in spring.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.45m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
-
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
Product options
Add to basket
Delivery options (pick your preferred option at checkout)
Goes well with
Anemanthele lessoniana
pheasant's tail grass ( syn. Stipa arundinacea )
From £7.99
View options
2 litre pot | £15.99 |
|
9cm pot | £7.99 |
|
6 × 9cm pots | £31.99 |
|
3 × 9cm pots | £18.39 |
|
3 × 2 litre pots | £38.39 |
|
View details