Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
Out of season
Garden trends come and go, but the passion for intensely dark flowers is here to stay! This glamorous Iris sibirica 'Purplelicious' is one of the deepest purple Siberian iris we’ve seen. If you're seeking enigmatic, shadowy varieties to bring contrast to late spring borders, look no further. From May to June, the pointed buds of this beauty will appear on stiffly upright stems, erupting in an opulence of rich amethyst petals. Dark veins create a fascinating tracery across each velvety bloom, and the base of each petal splashed with glimmering indigo for a head-turning contrast. The slender, grassy foliage of Iris sibirica 'Purplelicious' forms an understated backdrop, so you can focus entirely on the extravagant flower-heads which make striking cut flowers.
Plant this hardy, clump-forming perennial in damp borders which won't dry out in summer, although its best to avoid poorly drained or waterlogged soils. Choose a sunny position where its jewel-like colours can really shine. Despite its luxuriant appearance, Iris sibirica 'Purplelicious', is no diva in the border. A quick tidy up at the end of the season is all that’s required to keep this undemanding perennial happy. Over the years it will form a dense clump which can be divided when it becomes overcrowded. Reaching around 75cm tall, this glitzy Siberian iris makes a showy choice for waterside plantings, of mingling among a froth of early summer perennials where its upright stature adds useful structure to planting schemes.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Iris sibirica 'Purplelicious' (Sib)
- Flower colour
- Deepest purple
- Established height
- 70cm-1m
- Established spread
- 50-70cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 10 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Boggy - Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Clay
Loam-based compost
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Meadows
Water gardens
Coastal gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
-
Skin/eyes irritant
Harmful if eaten - Years to establish
- 1-2 years
Good for cutting
Perfect for pots
Pollinator-friendly
Fragrant
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Naturalising
Low maintenance
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