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variegated fringed iris

Iris japonica 'Variegata' (v)

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

Has green and white-striped variegated foliage and white or pale lavender flowers marked with blue around the orange crest, in late spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in a sheltered position in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Propagate by dividing iris rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn

Pests

Prone to slugs, snails and thrips

Diseases

May be affected by grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Wall Side BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorIndoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years