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IRIS pallida 'Variegata'
Commonly known as Great purple flag
Leaves variegated gold and cream
Further Reading....
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Semi-evergreenKeeps 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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Height60cm (24in) -
SpreadTo 50cm (20in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous bearded perennial. 2 to 6 soft-blue flowers, 10cm (4in) across, per stem
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HerbaceousEarly 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 hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun
IRIS pallida 'Variegata'
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- Goes Well With
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, snails, aphid-borne viral infection, soft rot (affects rhizomes)
Place of originCroatia -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold variegated
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Iris - Growing Guide
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60cm (24in)
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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
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