
Sumptuous, deep violet-purple flowers, each with darker, ruffled lower petals, appear in late spring among clumps of slender, strap-shaped leaves. Give this Siberian iris room to spread and if space allows, plant it in generous, naturalised drifts. It looks wonderful when planted at the edges of a pond, but is equally worthy of a place in a mixed or herbaceous border.
How to care for Iris Ruffled Velvet:
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.
Eventual height:
1m
Eventual spread:
0.55m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
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
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Goes well with
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Crowborough'
arum lily
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3 × 1 litre aquatic pots | £39.99 |
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5 litre aquatic pot | £47.99 |
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1 litre aquatic pot | £14.99 |
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3 litre aquatic pot | £34.99 |
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Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau'
tufted hair grass (syn. D. Golden Dew)
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2 litre pot | £18.99 |
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3 × 2 litre pots | £47.99 |
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9cm pot | £9.99 |
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3 × 9cm pots | £24.99 |
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6 × 9cm pots | £42.99 |
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Sumptuous, deep violet-purple flowers, each with darker, ruffled lower petals, appear in late spring among clumps of slender, strap-shaped leaves. Give this Siberian iris room to spread and if space allows, plant it in generous, naturalised drifts. It looks wonderful when planted at the edges of a pond, but is equally worthy of a place in a mixed or herbaceous border.
How to care for Iris Ruffled Velvet:
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.
Eventual height:
1m
Eventual spread:
0.55m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
-
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
-
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
Product options
Delivery options (pick your preferred option at checkout)
Goes well with
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Crowborough'
arum lily
From £14.99
View options
3 × 1 litre aquatic pots | £39.99 |
|
|
5 litre aquatic pot | £47.99 |
|
|
1 litre aquatic pot | £14.99 |
|
|
3 litre aquatic pot | £34.99 |
|
View details
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau'
tufted hair grass (syn. D. Golden Dew)
From £9.99
View options
2 litre pot | £18.99 |
|
3 × 2 litre pots | £47.99 |
|
9cm pot | £9.99 |
|
3 × 9cm pots | £24.99 |
|
6 × 9cm pots | £42.99 |
|
View details