Iris 'Pixie' (Reticulata)
iris reticulata bulbs
A relative newcomer, 'Pixie' is closely related to the ever-popular 'Harmony', but as the name suggests, its flowers...
25 × bulbs
£7.99
available to order from autumn 2024
75 × bulbs
£22.00
£23.97
available to order from autumn 2024
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Plant description
A relative newcomer, 'Pixie' is closely related to the ever-popular 'Harmony', but as the name suggests, its flowers are smaller than average. They're exquisite when planted in drifts to form a low swathe of early colour at the edge of a sunny border, but they also look wonderful in alpine beds or pots.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Iris Pixie (Reticulata):
Plant bulbs 5cm deep and 5-10cm apart, in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Water moderately while they are actively growing and keep reasonably dry during their dormant period.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
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