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    IRIS sibirica 'Ruffled Velvet'
    IRIS sibirica 'Ruffled Velvet'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    IRIS sibirica 'Ruffled Velvet'

    Commonly known as Siberian flag

     AWARD
    Ruffled purple flowers with a veined yellow blotch at the base
     
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    • Good to know
      Beardless Siberian iris
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, snails, thrips, viral infections, grey mould(Botrytis)
    • Place of origin
      Central and eastern Europe, northeastern Turkey, Russia. Garden origin.
    • Deciduous
      Usually. Narrow, grass-like, upright foliage to 45cm (18in) tall
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    • Yellow
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      55cm (22in)
    • Spread
      50cm (20in)
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial. Each branched stem produces up to 5 flowers to 7cm (2¾in) across
    • Herbaceous
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile. Humus-rich. Will tolerate moist, but not waterlogged, soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
      Neutral to slightly acid.
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • skin irritant
      People
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      55cm (22in)
      bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
        50cm (20in)
       
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    Iris - Growing Guide
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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