Iris 'Harmony' (Reticulata)
iris
This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
- Position: full sun
- Soil: well-drained, moderately fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: January to February
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size: 5/+
This hybrid has relatively large, royal blue flowers with a striped white throat and a bright yellow central band on the falls. The crests have a slightly feathered edge, creating a softly ruffled effect. - Garden care: Plant bulbs 5cm deep in the autumn in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Water moderately while they are actively growing and feed with a general purpose fertiliser. Keep reasonably dry during their dormant period.
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
Goes well with...
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Narcissus 'Rijnveld's Early Sensation'
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Crocus biflorus 'Blue Pearl'
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Galanthus nivalis
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Bulb planting auger - long
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Cyclamen hederifolium
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Bulb planting auger - short
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