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great blue flower-rod

Aristea capitata

Genus: Aristea
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming rhizomatous perennial with erect, sword shaped evergreen leaves and dense spikes of purple-blue saucer-shaped flowers in summer.

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Loam

NeutralAcid

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a well-drained, loamy soil in full sun. Will need winter protection in all but the most sheltered gardens.

Pruning

Cut faded flower spikes to the base. Remove older, untidy leaves.

Propagation

Propagate by seed (indoors) at 15-20°C in spring or autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalHedging ScreensPatio ContainerLow Maintenance

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years