Bearded iris 'Purple'

Iris germanica

How to grow Bearded iris 'Purple'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Purple is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 as Purple is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Purple from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.19 inches (3.05 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.99 inches (2.55 cm).

Transplanting Purple

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

Harvesting Purple