Iris foetidissima
stinking gladwyn
Stunning beads of bright orange berries, emerge from unassuming, leathery seedpods bringing a welcome burst of colour in autumn as many herbaceous perennials begin their slow decline into winter. A useful iris, as it tolerates both shade and dry soil. In late spring, discrete pale lemon and purple flowers poke through amongst green strappy leaves. Plant it in bold swathes in difficult areas of the garden, where little else will grow. It self seeds freely.
How to care for Iris foetidissima:
Plant shallowly with the upper part of the rhizome sitting on the surface of the soil, incorporating plenty of well-rotted manure or compost into the planting hole.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.9m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
2 litre pot
£24.99
available to order from autumn
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3 × 2 litre pots
£59.99
£20.00 each
available to order from autumn
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