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iris 'Actress' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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iris 'Actress'

Iris 'Actress' (TB)

Drought Resistant

Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

A bearded iris with thick rhizome roots and wide strap-like, sword-shaped, stiffly erect foliage. In late spring and early summer it produces large, frilly, flowers of pale-blue/mauve on sturdy stems to a height of 90cm. The lower fall petals have an orange and white beard.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandyChalk

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun. Plant rhizomes just above soil level. See bearded iris cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required. Cut back faded flower stems after flowering, and remove withered leaves in late winter or early spring.

Propagation

Lift rhizomes, separate healthy sections and replant in summer or autumn after flowering has finished.

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails.

Diseases

May be susceptible to virus infection, bacterial soft rot and leaf spot. See iris diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensLow MaintenanceWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years