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Siberian iris 'Perry's Blue'

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Perry's Blue' is a clump-forming perennial, to 85cm in height, with slender strap-like grey-green leaves and striking sky blue flowers with white markings borne in early summer

Scientific classification

Species: Siberian iris 'Perry's Blue' (Iris 'Perry's Blue')
Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Autumn · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Siberian iris 'Perry's Blue'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Siberian iris 'Perry's Blue'

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Siberian iris 'Perry's Blue' care guide

Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations

Fertilizing

Low nitrogen feed in spring before and after bloom

Pruning

Deadhead after flowering. Cut back foliage in autumn

Propagation

Divide clumps in early spring or autumn. If planted in a container, it will need dividing and re-potting every couple of years in spring

Growing

This cultivar is perfect for planting by a sunny waterside in moist but well-drained (not waterlogged), neutral to slightly acidic soil. Looks stunning planted in bold clumps. Plant in soil that has been improved with well-rotted manure or garden compost and do not allow to dry out, particularly as the plant is getting established

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