Bearded iris 'English cottage'

Iris germanica

How to grow Bearded iris 'English cottage'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that English cottage is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.1 and 7.8 as English cottage likes to be in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing English cottage from seed

Sow 0.99 inches (2.55 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 1.19 inches (3.05 cm).

Transplanting English cottage

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

Harvesting English cottage