Iris Reticulata Pixie
IRIS RETICULATA PIXIE
A new release in Australia deep broad blue with yellow tongues. A smaller version of Reticulata Harmony. Limited supply.
- HEIGHT: 15cm
- WIDTH: 10cm
- SUPPLIED AS: Dormant Bulbs
- PLANT DEPTH: 3cm
- PLANT SPACING: 5-10cm (closer for a more full effect)
- PLANTING WINDOW: March - May
- FLOWERING TIME: Mid Season
- GROWING ZONES: Vic, SA, TAS, NSW ex Sub tropics, QLD cool regions.
- CUT FLOWER: No
- FRAGRANT: No
Iris reticulata need a full sun position but can tolerate some dappled light. Prepare your beds to a depth of 20cm, making sure the soil is light and fluffy. Plant the bulbs with the 'fat' end down at a depth of 6cm. Allow 5-10cm between each bulb, however a less full result can be achieved if you choose to plant further apart.
If growing your Iris reticulata in a pot, select a high quality potting mix that is free draining. Some gravel in the base of the pot will assist with any drainage issues. Ensure the bulb is well fed and watered right up until dormancy. Iris reticulata like to FULLY dry out over the summer months.
Iris reticulata DO NOT require refrigeration and are happy to naturalise in the ground for many years. Feed your bulbs as they come into bloom, and make sure you leave the foliage to fully die down - this feeds and grows NEXT year's flower.
Happy Gardening!