Exotic : Iris - Wild Iris (Dietes Grandiflora)

Half Hardy Perennial

• Flowers in : June to August
• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Particular Care Required
• Ideal for : Borders
• Height : 4 feet

Description

Very gracious, unusual tropical iris like blooms, pure white with a bronzey-yellow throat flanked by three mauve veined petals.

Sowing Instructions

Germinate on the surface of good free draining, soil-based compost. Cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Keep in a cool position at a temperature of between 15-20C (59-68F). Germination can take 1-3 months.

Growing Instructions

Transplant when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots, and grow on overwinter in a cool, well-lit position such as a coldframe.

Plant out the following spring, 90cm (3ft) apart in moist, but well drained soil in full sun.

Aftercare

Protect plants with a layer of bracken over the winter months.