Iris 'Alida' (Reticulata)
iris bulbs
Relatively hard to find, this striking mid-blue iris has sunny splashes of yellow on each fall. Gardening 'Which' Magazine carried out a...
25 × bulbs
£6.99
available to order from autumn 2024
75 × bulbs
£18.00
£20.97
available to order from autumn 2024
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Plant description
Relatively hard to find, this striking mid-blue iris has sunny splashes of yellow on each fall. Gardening 'Which' Magazine carried out a trial on this plant and recommended it to their readers, as it is a strong grower with intensely coloured flowers. Plant in clusters at the front of the border, or pot it up and keep it on the patio.
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
How to care for Iris Alida (Reticulata):
Plant bulbs 5cm deep in the autumn in a sunny spot in 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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