Vigorous clumps of bushy leaves and tall stems of dark plum-tinted rosy red flowers with white veins towards the throat from early to mid-summer. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Iris sibirica ‘Helen Astor’
Vigorous clumps of bushy leaves and tall stems of dark plum-tinted rosy red flowers with white veins towards the throat from early to mid-summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Iris |
|---|---|
| Species | sibirica |
| Varietry | 'Helen Astor' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Wet |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Pond, Bog garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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