- Botanical
- Iris reticulata. I. histrioides
- Size (HxW)
- 5-15cm x 5cm
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant 3-8cm deep and space 5-10cm apart.
- Soil
- Well drained, humus rich soil is preferred. They prefer neutral to alkaline soil, so the addition of lime may be beneficial.
- Aspect
- Full sun to semi shade
- Climate
- Cool to Mediterranean
- Frost
- Fully hardy
- Water
- Water in, keep moist in active growth and relatively dry in dormancy.
- Fertiliser
- General purpose fertiliser as the foliage emerges and as it fades.
- Flowering Time
- Winter to spring
- After Flower Care
- None required, flowers and foliage will fade naturally. Keep watered while they fade.
- Notes
- Planted in pots their early colour can be brought indoors. The bulbs can be left in the ground to naturalise for many years if they have good drainage. Dig and divide in autumn as required.
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