Intermediate bearded iris (Iris 'Fritillary Flight') | Bulbs, Corms, Tubers & Rhizomatous Plants | Plants

Intermediate bearded iris

Iris 'Fritillary Flight'

Common Name: Intermediate bearded iris
Genus: Iris
Cultivar: 'Fritillary Flight'

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Category: Bulbs, Corms, Tubers & Rhizomatous Plants

Height: 0.65 m (65 cm)
Spread: 0.60 m (60 cm)

Hardiness: Hardy
Growth Rate: Average
Flowering Period: May and June
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Colour: Green, Grey/Silver
Flower Colour: Grey, Yellow
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Soil Type: Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained or Moist, but well drained

Lovely light dove-grey standards with wavy ochre-yellow falls appear in early summer above grey green strappy leaves. The cream and blue brown overtones of this iris complement most colour schemes and look great planted in bold drifts in a sunny well-drained border.
Garden care: Bearded irises prefer full sun and neutral-alkaline soil but if you have acidic or peaty soils you can top dress with lime before planting for good results. Plant shallowly with the upper part of the rhizome sitting on the surface of the soil, incorporating a low nitrogen fertiliser in the planting hole. After planting remove the upper-most third of the leaves to protect against wind-rock. In exposed areas stake with bamboo canes in early spring. Divide and replant about every three years.