Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Bearded irises are so-named after the 'beards' on each of the falls (lower petals) of the flowers. Tall bearded irises grow to a height of around 70cm or more, and flower in late-spring and early summer.

Iris 'Carnaby' grows to a height of 80cm. Flowers have orange standards and large purple falls with an orange beard. It's perfect for growing in a mixed herbaceous border, and makes an excellent cut flower.

For best results grow Iris 'Carnaby' in well-drained soil in full sun, and mulch with well-rotted manure or garden compost annually.

Plant calendar

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Iris ‘Carnaby’ and wildlife

Iris ‘Carnaby’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Iris ‘Carnaby’ poisonous?

Iris ‘Carnaby’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Plants that go well with Iris 'Carnaby'
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