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

Description
The Early bulbous iris 'Purple Hill' (Iris reticulata) is an upright, compact, rhizome-forming perennial that produces purplish-violet flowers with a pleasant fragrance from February to March. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green. In a sunny position with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 cm and spreads to around 8 cm. The Early bulbous iris 'Purple Hill' is highly frost-hardy.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * very beautiful in a tub

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Early bulbous iris 'Purple Hill' are medium green, lanceolate.

Spread
Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Early bulbous iris 'Purple Hill' 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
Early bulbous iris 'Purple Hill' creates lovely accents when planted alongside: Water lily tulip.

Care
The plant must be protected from winter moisture.

Flower
Iris reticulata 'Purple Hill' produces purplish-violet flowers from February onwards. These give off a pleasant fragrance.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Containers, rockeries, cottage gardens, perennial beds