Bearded irises have 'beards' on each of the falls (lower petals) of the flowers. Iris 'Ciel et Mer' is an intermediate bearded iris, bearing enormous ruffled flowers with pale blue standard petals and purple-blue fall petals, and yellow beards. It's ideal for growing in a mixed herbaceous border or gravel garden, ideally dotted through herbaceous plants in groups of three or five.
For best results grow Iris 'Ciel et Mer' in well-drained soil in full sun, and mulch with well-rotted manure or garden compost annually.
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Iris ‘Ciel et mer’ and wildlife
Iris ‘Ciel et mer’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
