Iris (G) 'Boule de Neige' - P9

Description
The Iris 'Boule de Neige' (Iris x germanica) is an upright, rhizome-forming perennial that produces white, 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 Iris 'Boule de Neige' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Iris barbata-elatior.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Iris 'Boule de Neige' are dark green, linear.

Spread
Southern Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Iris 'Boule de Neige' 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 Iris 'Boule de Neige' 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 'Boule de Neige' forms lip-shaped, white flowers from May.

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