Iris George
Perfect for pots
Naturalising:
bulbs multiply each year
Loved by pollinators
RHS Award of Garden Merit
Hand packed in paper bags
Hardy throughout the UK
Description
If you haven’t yet introduced 'George' to your garden—now’s the time! In early spring, you just can’t miss the exquisite detail of this beautiful Iris reticulata. Iris histrioides 'George' is a truly lovely little variety, welcoming spring with its luxurious blooms and heavenly fragrance each year. Plant the bulbs in groups in containers or borders to create delightful pockets of colour which will emerge from February onwards.
Iris reticulata are among the earliest bulbs to flower in the spring, with a bloom very similar to that of summer-flowering iris varieties, but on an intricate, miniature scale. As with any Iris reticulata, dwarf Iris 'George' looks great in an alpine setting, among rockeries, in gravel gardens or in old-fashioned stone containers. It’s fully hardy and easy to grow – simply plant the bulbs in the autumn and look forward to their welcome appearance a few months later.
As species types, they have a good chance of settling in to your garden, but dwarf iris do need well drained soil and relatively dry conditions in dormancy. Even if they were only to last a year, you’d consider planting them to have been more than worthwhile. Mass them for a splendid effect or combine them with snowdrops for a symphony in purple and white.
Details for Iris George
Colour:
Purple
Height:
10-15 cm / 4-6"
Planting season:
Autumn
Flowering time:
Early to mid spring
Botanical name:
Iris histrioides 'George'
Light requirements:
Partial shade / full sun
Soil moisture:
Average
Naturalising:
Strong
Perennial:
Yes
Critter resistant:
No
Planting & Care
- Plant your iris bulbs as soon as they arrive in autumn or spring
- Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade
- Plant the bulbs 10-15cm deep
- Space the bulbs 5-10cm apart
- Place the bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards
Read more in our planting guide
Delivery schedule
- Orders placed before 31 August 2021
You can expect your order September / early October 2021 - Orders placed 01 September - 15 October 2021
You can expect your order in October 2021 - Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2021
You can expect your order within 10 business days
See our full shipping & delivery schedule
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