Iris ret. 'Purple Gem' - flower bulb 4/6

Description
The Early bulbous iris 'Purple Gem' (Iris reticulata) is an upright, compact, rhizome-forming perennial that produces purple-red flowers with a pleasant fragrance from February to March. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 cm and grows approx. 8 cm wide. The Early bulbous iris 'Purple Gem' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers

Spread
Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Early bulbous iris 'Purple Gem' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, compact, rhizome-forming.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Early bulbous iris 'Purple Gem' sets beautiful accents together with: Water lily tulip.

Care
The plant must be protected from winter damp.

Flower
Iris reticulata 'Purple Gem' forms purple-red flowers from February. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tub, rock garden, cottage garden, perennial border