Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica 'Ivory Cream') | Bulbs, Corms, Tubers & Rhizomatous Plants | Plants

Siberian Iris

Iris sibirica 'Ivory Cream'

Common Name: Siberian Iris
Genus: Iris
Species: sibirica
Cultivar: 'Ivory Cream'

The Greek translation of the word Iris means ‘rainbow’; probably a reference to the wide range of flower colours in this Genus.

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Category: Bulbs, Corms, Tubers & Rhizomatous Plants
Growth Rate: Average

Hardiness: Hardy	Height: 0.70 m (70 cm)
Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade	Spread: 0.45 m (45 cm)

Foliage Type: Deciduous	Flower Colour: Cream
Foliage Colour: Green	Flowering Period: May & June

Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained

The velvety petals of this lush cultivar are glorious shades of creamy-ivory.

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.