Iris 'Bumblebee Deelite' (MTB)
iris 'Bumblebee Deelite'
A clump-forming perennial to 50cm in height, with narrow yellowish-green leaves and up to 5 flowers per stem, the standards light yellow, veined purple at the base, the falls dusky purple with a narrow yellow margin
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Yellow | Green Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Iris may be rhizomatous or bulbous perennials, with narrow leaves and erect stems bearing flowers with 3 large spreading or pendent fall petals, alternating with 3 erect, often smaller, standard petals, in late winter, spring or early summer
- Name status
Accepted
- Horticultural Group
- Miniature Tall Bearded irises are rhizomatous perennials to 65cm tall, with flowers to just 8cm across, bearded on the falls, in spring or early summer
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid loam in full sun. See bearded iris cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn, see dividing irises
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to aphid-borne viruses, bacterial soft rot and grey moulds; see Iris diseases
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