Iris 'Purple Gem'
Netted iris, Reticulated iris
Also known as Iris reticulata 'Purple Gem'
- Height × spread
- 0.15m × 0.1m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Colder than -20C (RHS H7)
- Flowers
- Winter
Availability
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About this plant
A beautiful little iris that has clear purple petals that are enhanced by a showy area on the lower petals that is white with jagged black slashes thereon. This little flower has a spiky, lively appearance. It is in flowering from January or February. The leaves are of modest height whilst the plant is in flower but become quite hearty, achieving 30 cm in height after the flowers have finished.
- Flower colour
- Mauve
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, floral-violet
- Shape
- Fan
- Height
- 0.15m
- Spread
- 0.1m
- Season of interest
- Winter
- Flowers in
- Winter
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Small scale garden, Seaside garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, tolerates part shade
- Soil type
- Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Drainage
- Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Colder than -20C (RHS H7)
- Borders & containers
- Borders and containers
- Use for
- Rabbit resistant
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- Yes, potentially harmful; Humans: Harmful if eaten
Spring
Spring - early · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertliser around the plant in early Spring, scratching it into the ground. Keep rhizomes exposed.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water during dry periods
For plants in the ground, when there has been little or no rain for a period of 7-10 days and the soil is dry, give it a deep watering and repeat weekly until there is a downpour of rain. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.
Planting & general
Compost · Planting
Houseplant compost for repotting
Repot using any good quality house plant compost.
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