A small bulbous iris with cobalt blue flowers with deep Cambridge blue falls with a central yellow mark from late winter to early spring. Max Height 8cm to 15cm. Max Spread 5cm. Flowers February to March. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten.
Iris ‘Cantab’
A small bulbous iris with cobalt blue flowers with deep Cambridge blue falls with a central yellow mark from late winter to early spring.
Category: Bulbs
Additional information
Generic | Iris |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Cantab' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | blue, yellow |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 8cm, 15cm |
Family | Iridaceae |
Spread | 5cm |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Erect |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | February, March |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | |
Care | |
Border | Border, Rock garden |
Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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