Iris aucheri
Aucheri iris
Also known as Iris sindjarensis
- Height × spread
- 0.25m × 0.3m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
- Flowers
- Winter, Spring
Availability
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About this plant
A characterful smallish iris that has flowers in colours from deep blue to more or less white. The iris is very statuesque with large fleshy leaves wrapped around the stems to make a tier of leaves. The flowers arises from the centre with a fat stem that holds the elegant flower scented with a vanilla fragrance. This is found growing in rocky places in a number of countries including Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Iran. It is unlikely to be hardy enough to over-winter outside except in the warmer parts of the UK. It is February and March flowering.
- Flower colour
- Blue, White
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, sweet-vanilla
- Shape
- Fan
- Height
- 0.25m
- Spread
- 0.3m
- Height in 10 years
- 0.23m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Winter
- Flowers in
- Winter, Spring
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Well drained soil, Dry soil, Drought resistant
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
- 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 in dry periods
Established plants in the ground can cope with 7-10 days of dryness, and shrubs often manage 2 to 3 weeks. Water one section of the garden thoroughly each day rather than a little everywhere. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather.
Planting & general
Compost · Planting
Houseplant compost for repotting
Repot using any good quality house plant compost.
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