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Iris 'Banbury Ruffles' (SDB) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Iris 'Banbury Ruffles' (SDB)

Iris 'Banbury Ruffles' (SDB)

Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

A standard, dwarf bearded iris with fans of lance-shaped, grey-green leaves. In mid-to late spring it produces violet-blue flowers with wavy edges. The fall petals have deep purple-blue patches and sport a blue 'beard'. Height around 38cm (15in).

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, acid to neutral soil in full sun. Leave thick rhizome roots exposed on the soil surface when planting. See border iris cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required. Cut back stems after flowering finishes

Propagation

Divide in summer after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

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

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverLow MaintenanceHedging Screens

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years