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 Iris reticulata bulbs in autumn, around 8-10cm (3-4in) deep and 8-10cm (3-4in) apart, in well-drained soil and a sunny position. They thrive rock gardens, gravel areas, or pots where excess moisture can drain freely. Water after planting and allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings, as the bulbs dislike sitting wet.
After flowering, allow the leaves to die back naturally so the bulbs can store energy for next year. Once the foliage has withered, reduce watering and keep the soil on the dry side through summer dormancy. In pots, you can move the containers to a sheltered, dry spot over summer or lift and store the bulbs until autumn replanting.
After flowering, allow the leaves to die back naturally so the bulbs can store energy for next year. Once the foliage has withered, reduce watering and keep the soil on the dry side through summer dormancy. In pots, you can move the containers to a sheltered, dry spot over summer or lift and store the bulbs until autumn replanting.
What's included:
In each collection you will receive the following bulbs:
- 20 × 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.
- 20 × 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.
- 20 × 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.
- 20 × 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
