Iris germanica ‘Edith Wolford’

Name: Iris germanica 'Edith Wolford'
SKU: 225879
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Iris germanica ‘Edith Wolford’ in a 2 litre nursery pot.

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Summary

Description

Iris germanica, also known as bearded iris, is a stunning perennial plant with sword-shaped leaves and showy flowers that come in a wide range of colors, including purple, blue, yellow, pink, and white. The flowers have distinctive fuzzy, colorful "beards" on their petals, which give the plant its common name. Bearded iris blooms in late spring to early summer, and each flower stem can produce several blooms. This plant is easy to grow and makes a great addition to any garden or landscape. Bearded iris looks particularly striking when planted en masse or in mixed borders with other perennials, such as salvia, coreopsis, or coneflower. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Key Facts

Common Name(s):Iris 'Edith Wolford'
Hardiness:Fully hardy
How big will I get? Iris germanica 'Edith Wolford' can grow to a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m.
Did You Know That:The name Iris comes from the Greek word for rainbow?

Plant Calendar

A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Flowering Time
Foliage Colour

J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D

Care Guide

Soil Requirements

Iris germanica 'Edith Wolford' prefers soil with good drainage and does not tolerate standing water. This plant is not tolerant of alkaline soil, it requires either a neutral or acidic soil to grow.

Best Position

Iris germanica 'Edith Wolford' can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.

Maintenance

Iris germanica 'Edith Wolford' should be cut back after it finishes flowering will promote growth the following year by redirecting energy from seed production and foliage maintenance to root growth.

Pest, Diseases and Wildlife

Iris germanica 'Edith Wolford' can have problems with slugs and snails, it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as leaf spot and virus'. It is also known to attract bees. It is toxic to cats, dogs and people.