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.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Iris |
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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 | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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