Iris 'Katharine Hodgkin' (Reticulata)
iris
- 9cm pot | 3 per pot
- £6.79 £7.99
- available to order from winter
- 2 + 1 FREE 9cm pots
- £13.58 £15.98 £4.53 each
- available to order from winter
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- Standard £5.99
- Position: full sun
- Soil: well-drained, moderately fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: January to February
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size: 6
The great attributes of this plant have been recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society with their Award of Garden Merit. The flowers are breathtakingly intricate. Each bloom has a creamy-yellow base, overlaid with sky blue and a deep yellow centre, with green flecks and spots. These appear in January to February so they are up at the same time as the crocuses. They make excellent container and rock garden flowers.
For plants supplied in 9cm pots, simply plant out at the same depth as they are in the pot once the risk of hard frost has passed, or display them in containers for early colour. Choose a bright, sunny spot and ensure the compost drains well.
After flowering, allow the leaves to die back naturally so the bulbs can store energy for next year. Once the foliage has withered, reduce watering and keep the soil on the dry side through summer dormancy. In pots, you can move the containers to a sheltered, dry spot over summer or lift and store the bulbs until autumn replanting.
After flowering, allow the leaves to die back naturally so the bulbs can store energy for next year. Once the foliage has withered, reduce watering and keep the soil on the dry side through summer dormancy. In pots, you can move the containers to a sheltered, dry spot over summer or lift and store the bulbs until autumn replanting.
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
