Intermediate Bearded Iris

Iris Vinho Verde

• Position: full sun
• Soil: well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: May and June
• Hardiness: fully hardy

  
  With lemon-yellow standards and lime green-washed falls, this is a cool-looking iris that really evokes its name. It flowers in May and June among grey-green, strappy leaves and looks fabulous planted in drifts in a well-drained, sunny border, as a complement to blues and yellows.
  

• Garden care: Bearded irises prefer full sun and neutral-alkaline soil, but if you have acidic or peaty soils you can top dress with lime before planting for good results. Plant shallowly with the upper part of the rhizome sitting on the surface of the soil, incorporating a low nitrogen fertiliser in the planting hole. After planting remove the upper-most third of the leaves to protect against wind-rock. In exposed areas stake with bamboo canes in early spring. Divide and replant about every three years.