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iris 'Bold Print' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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iris 'Bold Print'

Iris 'Bold Print' (IB)

Drought Resistant

Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

A bearded iris with thick rhizome roots and sword-shaped, strap-like green leaves. In mid-to late spring it produces large, white, wavy-edged flowers with purple-bordered standard petals and fall petals that are deeply veined in purple at the margins. These are produced on erect stems up to 55cm.

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 diseases, bacterial soft rot and leaf spot. See iris diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensLow Maintenance

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