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Iris 'Little Black Belt' (SDB) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Iris 'Little Black Belt' (SDB)

Iris 'Little Black Belt' (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 flowers with mauve standard petals and dark purple, almost black fall petals that sport a blue 'beard'. Height around 30cm (12in)

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 CoverHedging ScreensLow Maintenance

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