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Position

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

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Iris reticulata 'Katharine Hodgkin' is a delightful dwarf iris that is equally at home in the garden or the alpine house. The early spring flowers are larger than most other dwarf irises. Each delightful creamy white bloom is covered with distinctive blue veining.

Plant Iris reticulata 'Katharine Hodgkin' bulbs 5-10cm apart at twice their own depth in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in sun or partial shade. To propagate, divide bulbs from mid-summer to early autumn to increase stocks. Surround clumps with a layer of sharp grit to prevent them from being ruined by soil splashed up by rain drops.

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Iris ‘Katharine hodgkin’ and wildlife

Iris ‘Katharine hodgkin’ 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 ‘Katharine hodgkin’ poisonous?

Iris ‘Katharine hodgkin’ 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
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