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IRIS
Named from the Greek for rainbow. It symbolises life and resurrection. It is also thought that the French fleur-de-lys is a representation of this flower.
Genus of about 300 species of upright rhizomatous or bulbous perennials from a wide range of habitats in the northern hemisphere.
Rhizomatous irises have stout rootstocks on or very close to the surface. Bearded irises have rootstocks on the surface, beardless have them just under the surface. The bulbous irises, which also have fleshy roots, fall into 3 groups, Reticulata, Juno and Xiphium.
Water irises (Laevigata) thrive in damp places and include the UK native I. pseudacorus, the yellow flag.
Our other native, I. foetidissima, stinking iris (curious rather than stinking) or gladdon is a dull blue or buff-yellow flower of hedgebanks, damp woods and sea cliffs.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - mostly deciduous, dying back completely or to a fan of short leaves.
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - rhizomatous or bulbous perennials
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
May cause skin allergy or irritant - Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash.
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Additional Features - Good to know - - grown for the colourful, sometimes spectacular flowers. -
Place of origin - northern hemisphere. -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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Iris - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of IRIS
IRIS chrysographes >
Rhizomatous perennial with very dark purple, almost black flowers in early summer. Fragrant
IRIS foetidissima >
Commonly known as: Gladdon, Stinking gladwyn, Stinking iris.
Dull purple flowers 2 feet in height
IRIS sibirica 'Butter and Sugar' >
Commonly known as: Siberian flag.
Unusual, subtle colour break. Creamy-white standards and pale yellow falls
IRIS sibirica 'Ruffled Velvet' >
Commonly known as: Siberian flag.
Ruffled purple flowers with a veined yellow blotch at the base
IRIS unguicularis >
Commonly known as: Algerian iris.
(syn. stylosa) - clear blue winter flowering iris
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
