Iris Dwarf Sheila Ann Germaney

Description

Iris Dwarf Sheila Ann Germaney is a pale lilac blue with deep blue marking faint yellow mark. it is derived from the same parents as Katharine Hodgkin AGM however the result was a delicate pale blue with feint yellow and deep blue markings. It is a strong grower and also a good garden plant. Also very suited for container growing, adds early colour to the garden.

Dwarf iris can be grown in most aspects and soil types including of course containers and are a great asset to the garden. The early colour that iris bring to the garden flowering soon after snowdrops is quite varied, dependent of course on the variety chosen.

Cultivation Instructions

Dwarf Iris naturalise really well and as such will flower for a number of years. Cultivate the soil before planting to a depth of 10-15cms and dig in plenty of organic matter to provide food in the their first growing year. Bulbs should be planted 5cms deep and 5cms apart in groups of 10 or more for the best effect. They prefer to be grown in full sun although they can be grown in semi shade. Ensure soils are well drained and do not dry out in the summer. Iris also perform really well when planted in containers. Allow foliage to die back after flowering, you can remove the leaves when they have turned yellow. After flowering, feed with a high potash fertiliser, such as tomato feed, to encourage large bulbs to form. Lift and separate bulbs in autumn.

Care tips:

Work well when grown with snowdrops and specie crocus.

Water bulbs after planting and apply a mulch of compost in November/December.

Feed regularly during the growing season with bone meal or tomato food.

Growing Information

Flowering Height: 10-15cm (4-6″)

Flowering Period: Jan/March

Aspect: Full sun preferred although will also grow in semi shade

Soil type: All free draining soils that are fertile

Scented: N/A

Planting Depth: 5cms

Planting distance: 3-5cms

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