Rosy-purples, pale and bright pinks in floods when growing ‘Rose de Perse’ in borders and beds, this lavish Iris germanica will soon become a favourite of your garden, being one of the earliest to flower perennials. The intriguing blooms will burst upwards from their speary blue-green foliage, contrasting with other perennials longer after the blooms die away. Height: 90cm (35in). Spread:30cm (12in).
Growing Information
A sunny position in well drained soil is ideal for growing iris. Bearded iris rhizomes prefer an open position where the rhizomes can bake in the summer sun, without being shaded by other plants. These perennials require a very free draining soil, so amend heavy clay soils with plenty of grit and well rotted manure prior to planting. When planting iris, ensure that the rhizome sits just at the soil surface as they are prone to rot if planted too deeply.
