Iris setosa Baby Blue
£15.00
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notes
Iris setosa Baby Blue is a beautiful dwarf iris bearing electric blue flowers with a white inner halo and dark violet veins which appear on slender green stems in late spring. The bright green, strappy leaves give an architectural feel and are good ground cover. Its gorgeous blooms are also great for attracting native pollinators.
Dimensions
- Pot Size: 3L (17cm / 7in)
- Height and Spread: H: 50cm (1ft 8in)
- W: 50cm (1ft 8in)
Features
notes
Iris setosa Baby Blue is a beautiful dwarf iris bearing electric blue flowers with a white inner halo and dark violet veins which appear on slender green stems in late spring. The bright green, strappy leaves give an architectural feel and are good ground cover. Its gorgeous blooms are also great for attracting native pollinators.
Insights
Irises are a traditional garden favourite, both good looking and reliable performers. This variety looks gorgeous planted en masse in a sunny, well drained border or as part of a cottage garden scheme. They also make excellent cut flowers.
Details
- Deciduous perennial
- Fully hardy
- Flowering period: May - July
- Low maintenance
- Note: Toxic if ingested
Planting
- Fertile loam or sandy well-drained soil
- Any Aspect
- Full sun or partial shade
- Sheltered
Care
Remove the stems after flowering from the base as this will concentrate the plant's energy into producing new rhizomes. Divide and replant about every three years.
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