Iris 'Clairette'
"Dwarf iris"
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Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
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Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
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Description
Iris 'Clairette' is like a little brushstroke of springtime artistry—each bloom a carefully painted masterpiece in soft sky blue, with rich, dark blue to purple lips and delicate white markings that look as though they’ve been flicked on by an artist’s hand. This striking contrast gives the flowers a lively, expressive feel, making Iris reticulata 'Clairette' a true standout among early bloomers. Compact and cheerful, it’s the perfect choice for adding a dash of bold elegance to rockeries, borders, or pots by the front door.
Tougher than it looks, Iris 'Clairette' thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, reliably popping up each year with very little fuss. Its low-growing habit means it works beautifully at the front of a display or scattered in naturalistic drifts, where its bright colours can really shine. Pair Iris reticulata 'Clairette' with soft pastels or silvery foliage to make those vivid lips and crisp white strokes sing. If you're after something a little different that still fits seamlessly into a spring scheme, Iris 'Clairette' ticks all the right boxes—bold, beautiful, and just the right amount of unexpected.
Iris 'Clairette' is a floral lovechild—born from a cross between Iris reticulata × Iris bakeriana, blending both beauties.
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Loved by pollinators
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Naturalising
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Thrives well in full sun
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Packed in paper bags
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Iris reticulata 'Clairette'
Iris reticulata × Iris bakeriana -
Flower colour
Blue, purple
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Bulb size
6/+
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Established height
10-20cm
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Established spread
5-10cm
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Plant spacing
120 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
Naturalising -
Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Coastal gardens
Rockery
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Loam-based compost
Multipurpose compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
Skin/eyes irritant
Harmful if eaten
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Plant your Iris 'Clairette' bulbs from mid to late autumn;
Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade;
Plant your "Dwarf iris" bulbs two to three times as deep as the bulb is high;
Space the bulbs about twice the bulb diameter apart;
Place the Iris 'Clairette' bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards.
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Orders placed before 1 September 2025
You can expect your order in September 2025Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
You can expect your order in October 2025Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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