Iris reticulata 'Katharine Hodgkin'

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Reticulata irisBulb, Perennial, EvergreenFamily: Iridaceae

Flower colour:

Blue

White

Foliage colour:

Green

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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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