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IRIS pallida 'Variegata'
Commonly known as Great purple flag
Leaves variegated gold and cream
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Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well. - sometimes evergreen. Leaves 20-60cm (8-24in) long
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Height - 60cm (24in) -
Spread - to 50cm (20in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - rhizomatous bearded perennial. 2 to 6 soft-blue flowers, 10cm (4in) across, per stem
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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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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Caution, toxic if eaten, may cause skin allergy or irritant - These plants are toxic if eaten and may also cause a skin allergy, rash, irritation to eyes and skin. -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails, aphid-borne viral infection, soft rot (affects rhizomes) -
Place of origin - Croatia -
Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Leaf colour (if not green) - Gold variegated
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers
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Seasonal Interest - Summer
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Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant
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Useful extras...
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Short circular wire plant support
The Harrod short circular plant supports available in rust or matt black are ideal for herbs, campanulas, agapanthus, shrub roses, hollyhocks and foxgloves and are made to last.
2 options from £32.00
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Releasable plant supports
90cm high and sold in packs of 3. Each supports multiple stems with quick release.
2 options from £10.95
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Y-stakes
These Y-stakes are perfect for odd shaped herbaceous plants we all have in our border which need supporting
Only £26.95
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Link stakes
Link stakes plant supports are made from dark olive-green powder coated galvanised steel wire (up to 6mm thick), merge seemlessly into the background.
4 options from £28.00
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
Garden Goodies
Kneeling Cushion
Protect your knees in the garden with this squishy mat.
Water-repellent and light weight.
Only £3.60
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