Iris 'Superstition'
bearded iris
- 9cm pot
- £9.99
- In stock (shipped within 3-5 working days)
- 3 × 9cm pots
- £27.00 £29.97
- In stock (shipped within 3-5 working days)
- 2 litre pot
- £19.99
- available to order from late spring
Delivery options
- Standard £5.95
- Position: full sun
- Soil: well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: April to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A stunning bearded iris with dusky, purple-black flowers from April to May and grey-green, sword-like leaves. It looks fabulous planted in drifts in a well-drained, sunny border, as a complement to other blue and purple flowers, or to provide a dramatic accent among paler flowers. Plant towards the middle of the border to fully appreciate the colour.
Garden care: Plant shallowly with the upper part of the rhizome sitting on the surface of the soil, incorporating a low nitrogen fertiliser in the planting hole. After planting remove the uppermost third of the leaves to protect against wind-rock. In exposed areas stake with bamboo canes in early spring. Remove the stems after flowering from the base as this will concentrate the plant's energy into producing new rhizomes. Divide and replant about every three years.
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
