Iris reticulata blue - flower bulb 4/6

Description
The Early bulbous iris (Iris reticulata) is an upright, compact, rhizome-forming perennial that produces blue flowers with a pleasant fragrance from February to March. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually grows to a height of approx. 15 cm and is approx. 8 cm wide. The Early bulbous iris is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Early bulbous iris are medium green, lanceolate.

Spread
Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Early bulbous iris 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 sets beautiful accents together with: Water lily tulip.

Care
The plant must be protected from winter damp.

Flower
Iris reticulata forms blue 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