Iris × norrisii
candy lily
Iris x norrisii is a rhizomatous perennial with upright fans of narrow, rather blue-green, leaves. The flat, six-petalled flowers are about 5cm across, only open for a day, but can be produced in large sprays in a very wide range of colours, usually bicoloured or spotted, in mid- to late summer. Clusters of shiny, black berries can follow in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown Cream Orange Pink Purple Red White Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Black | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded position. Tend to be short lived
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to aphid-borne viruses, bacterial soft rot and grey moulds; see Iris diseases
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