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iris 'Clairette' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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iris 'Clairette'

Iris 'Clairette' (Reticulata)

Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

'Clairette' is a dwarf, bulbous perennial, to 12cm in height, with linear, mid-green leaves and pale blue flowers in early spring; the falls have white throats, speckled with blue and ending with royal-blue tips

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 FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in well-drained soil in full sun, 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, leaf miners, iris sawfly and aphids

Diseases

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

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

Spring

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years