AWARD

IRIS pallida 'Variegata'

Commonly known as Great purple flag

Leaves variegated gold and cream
Further Reading....
  • Semi-evergreen
    Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
    Sometimes evergreen. Leaves 20-60cm (8-24in) long
  • Height
    60cm (24in)
  • Spread
    To 50cm (20in)
  • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
    Rhizomatous bearded perennial. 2 to 6 soft-blue flowers, 10cm (4in) across, per stem
  • 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)
  • Full sun

IRIS pallida 'Variegata'

 
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.
£13.50 each 
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £12.00 each
Delivery Information Available Early Spring 2025
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs, snails, aphid-borne viral infection, soft rot (affects rhizomes)
    Place of origin
    Croatia
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Gold variegated
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    Skin irritant
    People
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
Iris - Growing Guide
60cm (24in)
 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
  to 50cm (20in)
  

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