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

The petals of this pretty cultivar are lilac-pink with a veined, white base. They appear in early summer on upright stems, which emerge from amongst the sword-shaped foliage. Try planting with other early summer flowers, such as Alliums, Centranthus or Geraniums. This is a larger sized Iris that will create an immediate impact.

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.