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iris 'Alida' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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iris 'Alida'

Iris 'Alida' (Reticulata)

Fragrant

Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

'Alida' is a dwarf, bulbous perennial, to 15cm in height, with narrow, erect leaves. Flowers appear in late winter to early spring and are pale-blue, with each fall marked with a central yellow band edged with white and dark-blue speckles

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in full sun in well-drained soil, or in a bulb frame

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Lift and divide bulbs in early autumn; see bulb propagation

Pests

Susceptible to damage by slugs and snails, aphids, iris sawfly and leaf miners

Diseases

Iris ink disease, leaf spot, rust diseases and virus diseases may occur; see iris diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerCottage InformalHedging ScreensWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryBog Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years