Plant during the recommended period shown in the variety’s specifications. If you cannot plant straight away, store them somewhere cool, dry and well ventilated.
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Hermodactylus tuberosus (or Iris tuberosa) is a must-have for any iris connoisseur! This snake’s head iris has subtle, unassuming looks from afar but when you take a look close up, you’ll be bowled over in fascination at the flower form and detail, not to mention the striking black and green segments. The black falls of the iris are perhaps the part that’s similar to a snake’s head, with a slinky sheen to it a small indent at the base of the petal, while the upper part of the flower is a rather reptilian green.
These wonderful flowers emerge in late winter and last until mid-spring, so they’re very handy for providing a bit of unusual early-season interest. Hermodactylus tuberosus / Iris tuberosa are hardy, too, so you can look forward to a repeat show every year.
Even if you’re not keen on snakes, this intriguing plant is a welcome site even for the biggest ophidiophobe!
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Check whether your varieties prefer sun or shade, then choose a sheltered spot with well-drained soil. Most spring bulbs also grow well in containers.
Remove weeds and loosen compacted soil. Improve heavy ground with organic matter and horticultural grit. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost and ensure good drainage.
Plant at the depth recommended for each variety, as their requirements differ. Position shoots or pointed ends upwards. If the correct direction is unclear, plant them on their sides.
Follow the recommended spacing for each variety. Planting in clusters or informal drifts creates a natural display, but avoid placing them directly against one another.
Water after planting if the soil is dry. Keep containers lightly moist but never waterlogged. After flowering, allow foliage to yellow naturally before removing it.
- Botanical name
- Iris tuberosa
- Flower colour
- Green
- Bulb size
- 1
- Established height
- 20-30cm
- Established spread
- 5-10cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant spacing
- 150 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
-
Exposed
Sheltered - Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
- Full sun
- Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1st year
Perfect for pots
Pollinator-friendly
Fragrant
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed in paper
Naturalising
Low maintenance
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