A pretty crested iris with fans of broad dark green leaves and stems of pale blue flowers with orange spots in mid-spring. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers March to April. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Harmful if eaten. Water thoroughly before planting.
Iris japonica ‘Ledger’s Variety’
A pretty crested iris with fans of broad dark green leaves and stems of pale blue flowers with orange spots in mid-spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Iris |
|---|---|
| Species | japonica |
| Varietry | 'Ledger's Variety' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | blue, orange |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Spread | 15cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Protect with a winter mulch |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Rock garden, Alpine house |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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