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.
15 bulbs 261442-15 | £4.95 |
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30 bulbs 261442-30 | £8.95 |
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A marvellous miniature iris with true blue flowers. Plant in pots on its own or mixed with other early spring flowering bulbs like snowdrops, for a cheerful reminder of warmer days to come.
Genus | Iris |
Group/Species | reticulata |
Variety | Fabiola |
Type | Hardy Perennial Bulb |
Border Position | Container, Front |
Bulb Size |
6/+ For more info on bulb sizes, click here. |
Soil Type | Alkaline, Chalky, Clay, Fertile, Neutral, Sandy |
Site | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Moisture | Moist but Well-drained |
Height | 10-15cm (4-6in) |
Spacing | Spread of 10cm (4in). Plant 5cm (2in) apart. |
Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Grows best in well-drained, neutral or slightly alkaline soil. |
Care Tips | Iris will produce more flowers if dug up and replanted every 3 years. Force on a sunny windowsill and they will flower in February. |
Flowering | March |
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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Iris reticulata 'Fabiola' reviews
Reviewed 16th April 2020 by Eleana Gd bulbs but very expensive |