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"The above arrived safely. A sturdy specimen, perfectly packed. Thank you."
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IRIS unguicularis

Additional Plant Details

  • Good to know - does not need feeding or soil improvement. The older and more congested the clump becomes the better it flowers.
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    Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails.

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    Place of Origin - Greece, western and southern Turkey, western Syria, Tunisia, Algeria.

  • Scented Plant: Scented flowers
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    Toxicity: Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.

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    Toxicity: May cause skin allergy or irritant - Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash.

Delivery Information

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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 AWARD IRIS unguicularis

Algerian iris

(syn. Stylosa) - clear blue winter flowering iris

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Evergreen - tough, grasslike leaves to 60cm (24in) long.
Herbaceous - vigorous, rhizomatous , beardless perennial. large flowers 5-8cm (2-3in) across are produced on very short stems.

Hardiness Rating

Fully hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - 30cm (12in)

Preferred Location

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Full Sun

Soil Conditions

Neutral to Alkaline Soil
well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil - thrives in a dry, stony soil.

Flowers In

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Buy IRIS unguicularis

Pot size: 1.5 or 2 Litre

£9.00 each
3+£8.00 each
 MULTIBUY SAVING 

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