IRIS CRANBERRY SWIRL 3L

Description
The Hohe Bartiris 'Cranberry Swirl' (Iris x germanica) is an upright, rhizome-forming perennial that produces dark red/purple-pink, lip-shaped flowers from May to June. Its linear leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Hohe Bartiris 'Cranberry Swirl' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Iris barbata-elatior.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Hohe Bartiris 'Cranberry Swirl' are dark green, linear.

Spread
Southern Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Hohe Bartiris 'Cranberry Swirl' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, rhizome-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Hohe Bartiris 'Cranberry Swirl' sets beautiful accents together with: True lavender, small-flowered mountain mint.

Care
If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!

Flower
Iris x germanica 'Cranberry Swirl' forms lip-shaped, dark red/purple-pink flowers from May.

Use
Cut, cottage garden, pond edge, balcony/patio, group planting, park