Cut flower

Bearded Iris

Velvet falls and ruffled standards — divide rhizomes every 3 years.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low

Soil

Well-drained, alkaline

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Ornamental

Lifecycle

Perennial

Hardiness

Hardy

cut-flowerrhizomedrought

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Thompson & Morgan stocks iris seeds and rhizomes suited to UK growing conditions with detailed variety information.

Crocus

Crocus offers quality pots in various sizes ideal for container-grown bearded iris in London gardens.

Amazon UK

Amazon UK provides reliable access to specialist iris tools like rhizome planters and dividing forks.