Iris setosa P9
Delivery information
Click and Collect: Please allow up to 24 hours for us to pick and process your order. As soon as we have picked your order we will phone you and arrange a time to collect it.
An Post (Seeds Only) €4.00
A postal fee of €4.00 applies for any seed order. It does not apply to bulbs or seed potatoes or large boxes of wildflower seeds.
Nationwide Shipping Max Weight 27kg (including Northern Ireland) €9.00
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Pallet Delivery For Dublin and Parts of Kildare €25.00
If you have ordered compost, furniture that we stock here in Newlands, BBQ or if your order is overweight or bulky, we will personally deliver to Dublin and parts of Co. Kildare or 25Km radius from where we are based.
Pallet Delivery Nationwide €59
(For counties outside of Dublin & Kildare) If your order is overweight or bulky or fragile and your shipping address is not based in Dublin or Kildare then we will ship your order by pallet.
Iris setosa, commonly known as the Beachhead Iris, is a captivating aquatic plant native to cool regions in the Northern Hemisphere. This perennial features slender, grass-like leaves and striking flowers that create a vivid display in water gardens or naturalized settings. The blossoms, usually in vibrant shades of blue or purple, have a distinctive appearance with three large petal-like sepals known as 'falls' and three upright 'standards', attracting both visual interest and wildlife.
Why We Like It
- Attractive Flowers: The vibrant blue or purple blossoms are eye-catching and add a splash of color to any aquatic setting.
- Wildlife Friendly: Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, enhancing biodiversity.
- Low Maintenance: Adapts well to a variety of wet conditions, requiring minimal care once established.
What to Know
- Water Requirements: Prefers consistently moist or wet soil; ideal for pond margins or bog gardens.
- Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
- Soil Preferences: Grows best in acidic to neutral soil that is rich in organic matter.
- Winter Care: Hardy in cool climates but may need protection in areas with severe winters.
- Propagation: Can be propagated by division in late summer or early autumn.
Flower Colour Blue or Purple
Flowering Months June, July, August
Eventual Height and Spread Approximately 60-80 cm in height and 30-50 cm in spread.
