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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Iris reticulata 'Blue Note' has not been available for many years, but it has attracted quite a following. A member of the reticulata group of irises, it grows to just 8-15cm in height, and has upright, narrow, grey-green foliage. Its flowers are some of the first to appear in the year, and are deep purple to blue, marked white. The colouring has been described as one of the deepest of any reticulata iris—and it brings a real touch of the exotic to a late winter or early spring garden. The flowers are also fragrant—unusual for irises—which is why this cultivar is so often grown in a pot, where you can enjoy the beauty and fragrance of the blooms close-up. However, Iris reticulata 'Blue Note' may also be grown in borders, or even naturalised in grass.
Iris reticulata cultivars are extremely easy to grow. If your garden is not especially sunny, well drained, or sheltered (which these little flowers prefer), then this is another reason for growing them in pots or patio containers, where you can site them in optimum conditions. After a summer rest, they can be replanted in fresh compost the following autumn.
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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 reticulata 'Blue Note'
- Flower colour
- Blue
- Bulb size
- 6/+
- Established height
- 10-20cm
- Established spread
- 5-10cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 120 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
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Exposed
Sheltered - Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Loam-based compost
Sandy
Multipurpose compost
Stony - Suitable for
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Borders
Cottage gardens
Gravel gardens
Large containers
Low maintenance gardens
Pots
Rockery - Sunlight
- Full sun
- Toxicity
-
Skin/eyes irritant
Harmful if eaten - Years to establish
- 1st year
Perfect for pots
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed in paper
Drought tolerant
Low maintenance
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