A bulbous perennial, growing to 55cm tall, with narrow, upright, strap-like, green leaves and tall, strong stems bearing sumptuous flowers with a blend of rich purple-red standards contrasted against brown falls with a yellow signal. Perfect for planting in drifts, adding to cut flower displays and growing in containers
Growing Information
Height
0.5-1 Metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 Metres
Care Guide
Cultivation
Grow in any moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline, well drained soil in full sun. Plant bulbs at twice their height in late summer or early autumn and feed with a high potash fertiliser after flowering. See bulb iris cultivation for more information
Pruning
Cut back old flower stems after flowering and remove dying foliage in autumn. Lift and separate bulbs in autumn
Propagation
Propagate by offsets in late summer or early autumn
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