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Brand:Dutch Iris, Plant Name:IrisModel:bulbs
Mpn:planting, bulbs, flowers
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Daikon Radish& amp amp lt divIris Katharine HodgkinAn early-blooming with beautifully patterned pale blue and yellow flowers. Supplies of 'Katharine Hodgkin' have increased in the trade, and bulbs no longer command a premium price. It's time to add this unique miniature Iris to your garden!
These tough little Iris bloom very early, with species Crocus. Their leaves continue growing taller once bloom is past, but they disappear later in the season. Give them full sun, well-drained soil, and a spot that stays dry in summer. Excellent rock garden plants.
Pale purple, white, blue and flashes of yellow combine in the intricately marked petals of this early-flowering dwarf Iris. These reliable little bulbs are easy to grow and require no special attention to re-flower year after year.
- USDA Zones:4-9
- Bloom Time:May-June
- Height:24
- Planting depth/Spacing:5 / 2
- Deer Resistant:yesOutdoor Beds Find a location where the soil drains well. If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain scout out another site. Or amend the soil with the addition of organic material to raise the level 2-3 to improve the drainage. Peat moss, compost, ground bark or decomposed manure all work well and are widely available. Dutch irises perform best in soil that provides good drainage. Site your Dutch irises where they will receive full sun. Dig holes and plant the irises 4 deep and 3 apart. The bulbs look like small pointed onions. Plant with the pointed end facing upwards. After planting, water well, gently soaking the soil to settle it around the bulbs. In warmer climates foliage will form in the autumn, winter will bring taller growth and flowers will develop in the spring. In colder regions foliage and flowers will wait until winter's cold has passed and will develop in the spring.
When in bloom, feel free to cut iris flowers for spring bouquets. This will not hurt the plants. A
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