Intermediate Bearded Iris

Iris Rare Edition

• Position: full sun
• Soil: well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: March to April
• Hardiness: fully hardy

  
  A really unusual bearded iris with royal purple standards and white, ruffled falls with violet edges. This is an early variety that bursts into flower in March or April and makes a dramatic statement planted in large clumps in a sunny garden or in a spot where it can be appreciated from indoors.
  

• 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.

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