Bearded irises have 'beards' on each of the falls (lower petals) of the flowers. Iris 'Sugar Magnolia' is a pink, amoena (bi-coloured) iris, bearing pure white standards and rose-pink falls with orange beards. It's perfect 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 'Sugar Magnolia' in well-drained soil in full sun, and mulch with well-rotted manure or garden compost annually.
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Iris ‘Sugar magnolia’ and wildlife
Iris ‘Sugar magnolia’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
