Ferraria crispa
"Starfish iris"
Orders placed before 1 March 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
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Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
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Description
Ferraria crispa is an unusual addition to UK gardens – but one that can grow, thrive, and be productive of many a double-take “What is that?” moments. Also known as the Starfish Iris, this South African plant isn’t just for lovers of the unusual for its own sake. The blooms are absolutely amazing! They’re all decked in black and white as if headed for a smart cocktail party or ball, and the petals are edged with ruffles that would make a clothing designer drool!
Give these Ferraria crispa a stand-out spot in your garden – raised rockeries in full sun are ideal – or plant them in six to eight-inch (15-20cm) pots for a fabulous table decoration when in bloom.Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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May need winter cover
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Ferraria crispa
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Flower colour
Yellow, brown
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Bulb size
1
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Established height
30-50cm
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Established spread
10-20cm
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Half hardy
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Pots
Gravel gardens
Exotic gardens
Greenhouse -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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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
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
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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Orders placed before 1 March 2025
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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