Iris Versicolor
Iris Versicolor, Blue Flag. An aquatic perennial with slightly arched leaves and purple or lavender-blue coloured flowers with a white veined purple patch on each fall from early to mid-summer. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to July. Excellent pond or bog garden Iris.
Plant in wet fertile soil. Full sun, Hardy.
General Herbaceous & Perennial Planting and care
- Water the pot thoroughly and allow to drain fully.
- Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base. Adding some planting compost.
- Remove the pot gently, if well rooted cut off the pot.
- Ensure that the top of the Root ball is level with the surrounding soil.
- Replace the remaining soil and heel in, water the area thoroughly.
- Water regular until established.
- Apply some general fertiliser every spring.
