Iris japonica 'Variegata' (v)
variegated fringed iris
Has green and white-striped variegated foliage and white or pale lavender flowers marked with blue around the orange crest, in late spring
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Orange Purple White | Green Variegated White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Variegated White | |||
| Autumn | Green Variegated White | |||
| Winter | Green Variegated White |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- 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
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in a sheltered position in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Propagate by dividing iris rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
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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