Iris sib. 'Shirley Pope' - P9

Description
The Siberian iris 'Shirley Pope' (Iris sibirica) is an upright, rhizome-forming perennial that produces purple flowers from May to June. Its linear leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Siberian iris 'Shirley Pope' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Siberian iris 'Shirley Pope' are medium green, linear.

Spread
Europe to Siberia.

Frost hardiness
The Siberian iris 'Shirley Pope' 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 to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

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! - This plant should not be cut back in autumn, as it looks pretty in winter, or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear.

Flower
Iris sibirica 'Shirley Pope' forms purple flowers from May.

Use
Cutting, cottage garden, pond edge, balcony/patio, stream, woodland edge