Iris 'Laughing Beauty'
Siberian iris ( syn. Iris sibirica Laughing Beauty)
Iris 'Laughing Beauty' showcases a captivating colour palette that commands attention. Boasting brown-burgundy falls punctuated by a bright yellow spot, the...
1 × bare root plant
£7.99
available to order from autumn
2 + 1 FREE bare root plants
£15.98
£5.33 each
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
Iris 'Laughing Beauty' showcases a captivating colour palette that commands attention. Boasting brown-burgundy falls punctuated by a bright yellow spot, the standards blend bold blue hues with delicate pinkish-lavender, accented by intricate veining in yellow and lilac. As a clump-forming plant, this Siberian iris prefers ample space to spread, thriving in moist, neutral to slightly acidic soils in sunny or partially shaded areas. Its versatility shines when planted in drifts beside water, where it can naturally spread and help prevent erosion over time, but is equally at home in pots as a marginal plant for ponds.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost / Reliably damp or boggy
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Iris Laughing Beauty:
These are sold as bare root plants should be planted out as soon as possible after they arrive. Plant in soil that has been improved with well-rotted manure or garden compost and do not allow to dry out, particularly as the plant is getting established. If grown in a container, it will need dividing and repotting every couple of years in spring. Remove the stems after flowering from the base as this will concentrate the plant's energy into producing new rhizomes. Divide and replant about every three years.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Simple but stylish protection
If rabbits, deer, squirrels or cats devour or scratch up your plants these wire mesh protectors will give them time to get established. The pyramid-shaped 'Rabbit Proof Cloche' and dome-shaped 'Squirrel Proof Cloche'
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