Iris germanica 'Blue Shimmer'
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Iris germanica 'Blue Shimmer'
Iris germanica 'Blue Shimmer' is a sensational tall bearded iris, producing elegant lavender-blue flowers that fade to the purest white at the centre. The softly blended colouring creates a luminous, eye-catching display in late spring and early summer.
With its upright, architectural form and beautifully ruffled petals, this variety makes a striking statement in sunny borders. The blooms are lightly scented and excellent for cutting, while the sword-like foliage provides structure even after flowering has finished.
- Tall Bearded Iris
- Lavender-blue flowers fading to white at the centre
- Best planted in full sun
- Lightly scented blooms
- Excellent for cutting
- Height 90cm - Spread 90cm
Tall Bearded Iris
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EAN code5019801020297
- Pot Size2L (17cm)
- AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Flower ColourBlue, White
- Flower FormSingle
- Flowering MonthMay, June
- Foliage ColourGreen
- Foliage TypeEvergreen
- FragranceGood
- Garden StyleArchitectural, City & Courtyard Garden, Coastal, Cottage & Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Patio & Container
- Hardiness (RHS rating)H6 -20 to -15ºC. Hardy - very cold winter
- Height90cm
- Spread90cm
- MoistureWell-drained
- pHAlkaline, Neutral
- Plant HabitClump-forming, Columnar / Upright
- Plant TypePerennial
- Planting TypesBanks and Slopes, Borders and Beds, Cut Flowers
- Season of InterestSpring
- Soil TypeChalk, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesDrought Tolerant, Easy to Grow, Low Maintenance, Scented Flowers, Some Resistance to Rabbits & Deer
- SunlightFull Sun
- ToxicityIngestion may cause severe discomfort
Irises require a well-drained alkaline or neutral soil. They do best in full sun, with the rhizomes facing south for full exposure.
- Plant the rhizomes with the top of the root just at soil level.
- In areas of high rainfall, it is better to plant them on shallow mounds just proud of the soil.
- They should be spaced out at least 30cm (12in) apart and must not be crowded by other plants. Irises benefit from an application of blood fish and bone fertiliser sprinkled around the rhizomes in early spring.
- Divide bearded irises every two to three years, in September, discarding the oldest rhizomes in the centre.
- Deadhead after flowering (you can snap off the stems near the base) and remove dead leaves where necessary.
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