Bearded Iris Wintery Sky

Snow white falls with a mauve storm cloud rising above. A real beauty.

Bearded Iris come in all the colours of the rainbow. The name Iris is from Greek mythology, she was the divine embodiment of the rainbow, and the link between the Gods and humanity.

Bearded Iris are easy care and will bring plenty of colour to your beds. Their late spring show bridges the gap between the spring and summer blooms. They also make excellent cut flowers.

The sword like foliage of Bearded Iris opens in a fan shape. It stands tall and is a handsome feature almost year round. They are semi evergreen, so in cool climates, when the leaves start to look a little lack lustre in winter, just cut them back to around 10cm. They will soon re-shoot. In more mild climates foliage remains attractive without fuss.

Bearded Iris are easy to grow rhizomes that are well suited to Australian conditions. They will thrive in any well drained soil in a sunny position.

Plant the Bearded Iris rhizome at the soil surface with the top exposed (at the point where the green growth starts). In clay or heavy soils, the rhizome should be planted at the soil surface. These soils should be amended by digging through some compost or built up to improve drainage. Water to establish then only if rainfall is low. An annual application of rose fertiliser in late winter will keep them happy.

If you are moving Bearded Iris, wait until flowering has finished then cut the foliage back to around 3cm before replanting. Replant as soon as possible.

Supplied as: Bare rooted