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• Rate of Growth: Average
• Flowering Period: May and June
• Flower Colour: Lilac-blue
• Other Features: All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested; contact with the sap may cause skin irritation

Lilac-blue petals with darker veining and a creamy-white base make up the flowers of this delightful Siberian iris. This is a super-sized Iris, which will create an impact almost immediately. Plant in bold swathes throughout the border, where its upright form will add vertical interest in early summer.

Garden Care: 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 minimise the incidence of wind rock. In exposed areas stake with bamboo canes in early spring.