Iris 'Valentine'
Dutch iris bulbs
Slender upright stems are topped with exquisite purple-blue flowers, each with a contrasting yellow splash. Sought after by...
20 × bulbs
£5.99
available to order from autumn 2024
60 × bulbs
£16.00
£17.97
available to order from autumn 2024
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Plant description
Slender upright stems are topped with exquisite purple-blue flowers, each with a contrasting yellow splash. Sought after by florists, they will last well after being cut for the vase, but in the border, they offer invaluable colour, which bridges the gap between spring and summer.
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 Valentine:
Plant 10cm deep and 10cm apart in naturalistic drifts in September or October in a well-drained, sunny site.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
GOES WELL WITH
Simple but stylish protection
If rabbits, deer, squirrels or cats devour or scratch up your plants these wire mesh protectors will give them time to get established. The pyramid-shaped 'Rabbit Proof Cloche' and dome-shaped 'Squirrel Proof Cloche'
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