Iris histrioides 'Lady Beatrix Stanley'
iris 'Lady Beatrix Stanley'
'Lady Beatrix Stanley' is a dwarf, bulbous iris, to 10cm tall, with narrow squared leaves, that are short at flowering but elongate later. In early spring, single flowers, 6-7cm across, are borne on short stems. Flowers are violet-blue with heavily-spotted falls marked with white and with a yellow central ridge
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Potentially harmful
- Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
- Genus
Iris may be rhizomatous or bulbous perennials, with narrow leaves and erect stems bearing flowers with 3 large spreading or pendent fall petals, alternating with 3 erect, often smaller, standard petals, in late winter, spring or early summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in well-drained neutral or slightly alkaline soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Lift and separate bulbs in early autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
None required
Pests
Diseases
Generally trouble free
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