Iris 'Miss Apple'
Iris 'Miss Apple'

Iris 'Miss Apple'

"Siberian iris"

Iris 'Miss Apple'

3 bare roots — £6.90

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Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
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Description

If you are searching for an Iris to catch the eyelook no further. Iris sibirica 'Miss Apple' is superb, and has been delighting gardeners for more than 15 years. It produces stunning two-toned flowers, red-purple and pink etched with gold. In early summer, these blooms nestle snugly against the narrow, green, strap-like leaves. The main petals (or falls) of Iris 'Miss Apple' are as near to red as you’ll find in any iris bloom, while the yellow markings on some of the other falls are so large, they extend in broad swathes nearly to the edges. The blooms are held on strong, sturdy stems. 

Iris 'Miss Apple' is a short-growing Siberian iris, at just around 65-75cm in height, so is perfect for the front of a border, or a patio container. Each stem carries two to five vibrant flowers, generally during the months of June and July. Iris sibirica 'Miss Apple' particularly likes a moist location, but do protect it from excessive winter wet and cold. If left undisturbed, it will naturalise and increase, year after year. 

Key features

  • Good for cutting

  • Perfect for pots

  • Comes back every year

  • Loved by pollinators

  • Naturalising

  • Thrives well in full sun

  • In peat-free compost

  • Low maintenance

  • Fully hardy

  • Rodent resistant

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Iris sibirica 'Miss Apple'

  • Flower colour

    Red, purple, pink

  • Plant size

    1

  • Established height

    70cm-1m

  • Established spread

    50-70cm

  • Plant spacing

    10 plants per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Upright
    Clump-forming

  • Life cycle

    Perennial
    Naturalising

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    1-2 years

  • Sunlight

    Full sun
    Partial shade

  • Position

    Sheltered
    Exposed

  • Suitable for

    Pots
    Large containers
    Borders
    Meadows
    Water gardens
    Coastal gardens
    Low maintenance gardens
    Cut flower gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Damp
    Boggy

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Clay
    Loam-based compost
    Multipurpose compost

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    No

  • Pollinator-friendly

    No

  • Mouse resistant

    Yes

  • Rabbit resistant

    Yes

  • Deer resistant

    No

  • Toxicity

    Skin/eyes irritant
    Harmful if eaten

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

    • Soak the Iris 'Miss Apple' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting

    • Plant your "Siberian iris" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors

    • Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).

    • Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.

    Read all planting & care instructions

  • Orders placed until 29 February 2025
    You can expect your order in February/March 2025

    Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
    You can expect your order in March/April 2025

    Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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