An iris with arching leaves spotted purple at the bases and violet-blue flowers with white and violet veining at the base of the petals in late spring.An aquatic iris with narrow green leaves and purple-red flowers in early summer. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.
Iris x robusta ‘Gerald Darby’
An iris with arching leaves spotted purple at the bases and violet-blue flowers with white and violet veining at the base of the petals in late spring.An aquatic iris with narrow green leaves and purple-red flowers in early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Iris |
|---|---|
| Species | x robusta |
| Varietry | 'Gerald Darby' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | violet, blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Bog garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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