Bearded irises have 'beards' on each of the falls (lower petals) of the flowers. Iris 'Shurton Inn' has white standard petals with hints of ochre towards the centre, and white-edged ochre falls with an orange-yellow beard.
Grow it in a mixed herbaceous border or gravel garden, ideally dotted through herbaceous plants in groups of three or five.
For best results grow in well-drained soil in full sun, and mulch with well-rotted manure or garden compost annually.
Plant calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Plant
yes
yes
yes
yes
Flowers
yes
yes
Divide
yes
yes
Iris ‘Shurton inn’ and wildlife
Iris ‘Shurton inn’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
