IRIS unguicularis
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IRIS unguicularis
Commonly known as Algerian iris
(syn. stylosa) - clear blue winter flowering iris
£13.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Does not need feeding or soil improvement. The older and more congested the clump becomes the better it flowers. -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails. -
Place of origin
Greece, western and southern Turkey, western Syria, Tunisia, Algeria. -
EvergreenTough, grasslike leaves to 60cm (24in) long.
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Blue
Clear blue -
Cottage garden
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
10-50cm (4-20in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialVigorous, rhizomatous, beardless perennial. Large flowers 5-8cm (2-3in) across are produced on very short stems
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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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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) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilThrives in a dry, stony soil.
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Against a wall
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Full sun
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
skin irritant
People
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size30cm (12in)
10-50cm (4-20in)
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