£9.00

A vigourous sibirian iris with dusky, mid-blue, ruffled petals with a distinctive silver edge in May and June. The flowers of 'Silver Edge' are among the largest of the Siberian iris. Looks best planted in bold drifts beside water and allowed to naturalise or in any moist sunny border. Caution: Harmful if eaten.

Type

• Perennials

Award of Garden Merit

Foliage: Deciduous

Hardiness: Hardy

Vigour: Medium growing

Uses

• Beds and borders
• Flower arranging
• Cottage style garden
• Contemporary style garden
• Japanese style garden

Special features

• Attractive to wildlife
• Low maintenance
• Architectural

Care instructions

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, neutral or slightly acidic in full sun to dappled shade. Do not allow to dry out. Cut back faded foliage. Can be divided in late summer.

Dimensions

Size: Large

Pot size: 2 litre

Eventual height: 120cm

Eventual spread: 90cm

Special conditions

• Coastal