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Iris sibirica 'Lime Street Blues'
Siberian iris
A fresh and eye-catching colour combination brings real lift to the border, with elegant stems rising cleanly from narrow, grassy...
9cm pot
£12.99
available to order from late autumn
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Plant description
A fresh and eye-catching colour combination brings real lift to the border, with elegant stems rising cleanly from narrow, grassy foliage to carry beautifully detailed flowers in mid spring. The blooms open in soft blue tones washed with lime-yellow highlights, with delicate veining and speckling adding depth and interest, while the gently ruffled form gives a refined, natural look that suits informal planting schemes, wildlife gardens and waterside settings.
Iris sibirica ‘Lime Street Blues’ thrives in moist but well-drained soil and performs best in full sun, where flowering is most prolific and colours are at their clearest. The slim foliage remains tidy after flowering, making it ideal for mixed borders or naturalistic planting, and the lightly scented flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies, adding both movement and pollinator value to the garden.
Iris sibirica ‘Lime Street Blues’ thrives in moist but well-drained soil and performs best in full sun, where flowering is most prolific and colours are at their clearest. The slim foliage remains tidy after flowering, making it ideal for mixed borders or naturalistic planting, and the lightly scented flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies, adding both movement and pollinator value to the garden.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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- Apr
- May
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- Sep
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- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Iris sibirica Lime Street Blues:
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.
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.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
