How to plant and grow iris
Iris start off a long bulb flower succession at Perch Hill. They're beautiful and successful in pots, borders, or in grass.
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We have these around our water tank in the Dutch Yard at Perch Hill. They flowered prolifically in their first year - the most luscious purple velvet flowers you’ll ever see.
Genus | Iris |
Group/Species | louisiana |
Variety | Bold Pretender |
Type | Perennial |
Common Name | Water Iris |
Border Position | Border (Middle) |
Bulb Size | I |
Soil Type | Acid - Neutral |
Scent | Unscented |
Site | Full Sun |
Moisture | Moist |
Height | 75cm (30in) |
Spacing | Plant 10cm (4in) deep and 10-15cm (4-6in) apart |
Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Preferably plant 10cm (4in) deep in moist to wet, humus-rich, acid soil; it thrives at the margins of ponds or streams |
Care Tips | Plant with soil firmly surrounding the roots. These do well in boggy ground or as pond plants, as well as thriving in containers. |
Flowering | June - July |
Harvesting | Flower production: 2 months |
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Iris start off a long bulb flower succession at Perch Hill. They're beautiful and successful in pots, borders, or in grass.
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