Iris 'Somerset Blue'

Iris

How to grow Iris 'Somerset Blue'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Somerset Blue is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will survive though longer winters with little or no damage. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 as Somerset Blue is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Somerset Blue from seed

Look to ensure a distance 1.19 inches (3.05 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.99 inches (2.55 cm) deep.

Transplanting Somerset Blue

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Somerset Blue is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Somerset Blue