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Iris 'Frozen Planet'
iris reticulata bulbs
Ice-white flowers appear in late winter and early spring, each tipped with a flush of cool blue. Originating from alpine meadows, they...
20 × bulbs
£6.39
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60 × bulbs
£16.80
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Plant description
Ice-white flowers appear in late winter and early spring, each tipped with a flush of cool blue. Originating from alpine meadows, they look great when planted in drifts in a gravel garden or alpine bed. They're also easy to grow in pots, and will make a really gorgeous tabletop or windowsill arrangement.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Iris Frozen Planet:
Plant bulbs 5cm deep and 5 - 10cm apart in the autumn, in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Water moderately while they are actively growing and keep reasonably dry during their dormant period.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
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