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iris 'Purple Gem' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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iris 'Purple Gem'

Iris 'Purple Gem' (Reticulata)

Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

'Purple Gem' is a dwarf, bulbous plant, to 12cm in height, with erect, linear, mid-green leaves and plum-purple flowers in early spring; the falls have dark-purple tips with distinctive white speckling and a cream central band

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

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Diseases

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

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerWall Side BordersGround CoverHedging Screens

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