Details
- Supplied As
- Bulbs
- Bulb Size
- Top Size
- Flowering Height
- 50-60 cm
- Colour
- Blues
- Flowering Time
- June
- Planting Time
- September
- October
- Growing
- Hardy
English Iris King of the Blues
M5632
Description
A magnificent, robust Iris, ‘King of the Blues’ is a handsome, tall English Iris which blooms during June and July. Strong stems reach 50-60cm and hold up the lush, dark blue flowers which stand up to wind and rain with ease, despite their fragile looks.
A burst of white flecks mark the velvety petals, surrounding a bright yellow tongue. Plant this stately Iris in groups for a dramatic midsummer display of moody blues.
Thrives in a well-drained, sunny spot where the bulbs will naturalise. Iris ‘King of the Blues’ makes an excellent cut flower. Cut when the buds just show some colour for a long-lasting display.
Care Guide
Plant 8 cm deep and 10 cm apart in well drained soil in an open sunny position.
Best left undisturbed for as long as possible, but can be lifted and divided when necessary.
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Canaliculatus
N0582
Narcissi ‘Canaliculatus’ is a terrific dwarf species, which valiantly punches above its weight. The name may be a tongue-twister, but the flowers are neat and sweet, with a milk-white perianth and a miniature canary yellow cup above handsome, blue-green foliage. With up to 4 heads carried in umbels, each stem seems laden with bowing blooms.
The compact size of this bantam variety lends itself to edging borders and rockeries and dotting amongst lawns. Capitalise on the soft scent by filling containers by the door. Short, sturdy stems are suitable for more exposed positions, where narcissus ‘Canaliculatus’ will hunker down contentedly and bloom unperturbed.
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Nanus Nathalie
M5484
The blousy blooms of Gladiolus ‘Nanus Nathalie’ are an adorable shade of pale, cherry blossom pink, with a drop of dark crimson on the lower petals. Gladioli are often called ‘Painted Ladies’, and ‘Nathalie’ seems all made-up with a slick of red lipstick, and a dab of blusher on her cheeks.
‘Nanus’ Gladioli have been carefully bred to be compact, strong, and straight, rarely requiring staking. The convenient height makes them well suited to containers as well as herbaceous borders.
This variety Hardy Gladiolus 'Nanus Nathalie' makes a gorgeous cut flower, with the flowers unfurling gradually in the vase for a long-lasting display.
