Iris 'Adriatic Blue' typically starts flowering in late May or early June.
spuria iris
Iris 'Adriatic Blue'
Iris 'Adriatic Blue' is a Spuria Iris, which is a type of Iris composed of several hybridized species. It is native to Portugal and has thick white, cornlike roots It has blue to purple petals and yellow to orange sepals which create a striking look in any flower border. It is an evergreen variety which can be grown both in the garden and in containers and can reach a height of up to 70cm. They flower from early summer to mid autumn and have a long-lasting flowering season. It needs full sun and moist, well-drained soil to thrive. It also prefers a warm climate and some protection from wind.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
Deep blue standards & gold falls rimmed with blue Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
watering
Water your Spuria Iris (Iris 'Adriatic Blue') deeply but infrequently. This plant does not like to be overwatered, so this is an important point. Water your plant until the soil is completely saturated once per week during the growing season (spring through summer). During the fall and winter months, reduce the frequency to once every 2 weeks. Avoid getting water on the leaves as this may cause them to rot. If you are using a sprinkler, make sure the system is set to a low setting that is not strong enough to damage the plants.
sunlight
Iris 'Adriatic Blue' (spuria iris) enjoys full sun for at least 6-8 hours per day in order to flourish. This plant should be placed in an area with full sun in the morning and light shade in the afternoon, although bright shade is sometimes acceptable. For optimum performance, especially during warm summer days, it is best to protect Iris 'Adriatic Blue' from direct midday sun.
pruning
Pruning for Iris 'Adriatic Blue' (Spuria Iris) should be done on an as-needed basis. In general, removing dead, damaged, or overgrown foliage can be done throughout the growing season. In early spring like most irises, dead foliage should be removed. Once the plant begins to bloom in mid to late spring, remove the spent blooms to encourage reblooming and to help the plant stay tidy. In fall, cut all foliage back to the ground. This promotes healthy new growth and may also encourage reblooming in the fall.
Season
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Iris 'Adriatic Blue' typically starts flowering in late May or early June.
