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Algerian iris 'Abington Purple' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Algerian iris 'Abington Purple'

Iris unguicularis 'Abington Purple'

Fragrant

Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

'Abington Purple' is a rhizomatous plant forming a clump of sword-shaped, evergreen leaves, with fragrant, deep purple flowers opening in succession from mid winter to mid spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

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

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in sharply-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun; ideal for the base of a sunny wall where ground is dry and stony

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn

Pests

Can be damaged by slugs and snails. Caterpillars sometimes eat the flowers

Diseases

May be affected by grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years