Iris 'J.S. Dijt' (Reticulata)
iris
Exquisite reddish purple flowers, each with a shock of orange on the falls, brighten up pots and front of border positions...
9cm pot | 3 per pot
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2 + 1 FREE 9cm pots
£15.98
£5.33 each
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Plant description
Exquisite reddish purple flowers, each with a shock of orange on the falls, brighten up pots and front of border positions in late winter. They may be small in size, but these potted bulbous perennials are real beauties, so you can enjoy their display while still in the pot and then plant them out, or pop them straight into the garden - making sure they are placed somewhere that they won't be overlooked.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Iris J.S. Dijt (Reticulata):
For plants supplied in 9cm pots, simply plant out at the same depth as they are in the pot once the risk of hard frost has passed, or display them in containers for early colour. Choose a bright, sunny spot and ensure the compost drains well.
After flowering, allow the leaves to die back naturally so the bulbs can store energy for next year. Once the foliage has withered, reduce watering and keep the soil on the dry side through summer dormancy. In pots, you can move the containers to a sheltered, dry spot over summer or lift and store the bulbs until autumn replanting.
After flowering, allow the leaves to die back naturally so the bulbs can store energy for next year. Once the foliage has withered, reduce watering and keep the soil on the dry side through summer dormancy. In pots, you can move the containers to a sheltered, dry spot over summer or lift and store the bulbs until autumn replanting.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
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