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magnificent iris

Iris magnifica

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

I. magnifica is a bulbous perennial to 50cm in height, with arching, glossy green leaves and 2-6 pale lilac flowers 8cm in width from the leaf axils in late spring, the falls near-white with a yellow centre line

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained neutral or slightly alkaline soil. Take care not to damage the fleshy roots when transplanting

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Lift and separate bulbs in early autumn

Pests

Susceptible to slug and damage by snails

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverWall Side BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years