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    IRIS chrysographes
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    IRIS chrysographes

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    Rhizomatous perennial with very dark purple, almost black flowers in early summer. Fragrant
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    1.5 to 2 Litre
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2025
    £13.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ £12.00 each
    Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Beardless Siberian iris
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, snails, grey mould(Botrytis)
    • Place of origin
      China (Sichuan, Yunnan)
    • Deciduous
      Linear, flat, grey-green leaves 50cm (20in) long
    • Brown or black
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Dark purple
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      40-50cm (16-20in)
    • Spread
      Indefinite, about 30cm (12in) in 3 years
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Rhizomatous iris. Each unbranched stem produces 2 flowers 6-7cm (2½-2¾in) across with gold streaks on the falls
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • skin irritant
      People
    • Rabbit Resistant
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Cottage garden
      Town garden
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Neutral to acid soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
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    Iris - Growing Guide
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