Dutch Iris 'Lion King' - 15 pieces

CHF 15.00

Dutch Iris 'Lion King' - 15 pieces

Name: Dutch Iris 'Lion King' - 15 pieces
Brand: Iris
Price: 15.00 CHF
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Iris 'Lion King'

CHF 15.00

Purple-brown standards above golden-yellow falls
Dark, mahogany striping
Flowers of about 9 cm, flowering in May
About 50–60 cm tall, good for pots
Good cut flower, hardy

'Lion King' is a Dutch iris in warm, refined colours. Purple-brown to coppery standards stand above golden-yellow falls with dark striping. In May, when the garden needs colour, the flowers of about 9 cm open on strong stems.

About this variety

The colours of 'Lion King' look like a lion's mane. The upright standards are purple-brown with a coppery sheen, while the falls glow golden yellow and carry dark mahogany stripes. Together they create a warm, satiny play of colour that goes very well with today's popular rust and copper tones.

At about 50 to 60 cm tall, 'Lion King' suits the middle of the border or cottage gardens. It flowers in May, when the tulips are over and many perennials are not yet in flower. Good partners are orange tulips, purple alliums, bronze fennel or euphorbia. It does well in pots on the terrace and balcony, in sun or partial shade.

As a cut flower, 'Lion King' is an eye-catcher. Combine it with orange ranunculus or with grasses for a modern bouquet. Cut the stems when the bud shows colour. The bulbs are hardy, even at higher altitudes, and flower for many years.

Planting

Plant the bulbs in autumn, from September to November, about 8–10 cm deep and 8–10 cm apart, in groups. A sunny to partly shaded spot with free-draining loamy, sandy or chalky soil is ideal. In pots, provide drainage with a drainage layer.

Care

Water during dry spells while the plants are sprouting and flowering. A light feed in spring is enough. Cut off faded flowers and let the foliage die back. In summer the bulbs like it dry; protect pots from constant wet in winter.

Specifications

Botanical name: Iris 'Lion King'
Genus: Iris
Class: Various
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Purple, Yellow
Flower size: 9 cm
Flowering time: May
Flowering season: Late spring
Foliage colour: Blue-green, Mid-green
Height: 55 cm
Spread: 10 cm
Habit: Clump-forming
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Rock garden, Wildlife garden and meadow, Cottage garden, Cutting garden
Soil type: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Planting time: September, October, November
Planting depth: Depending on the species, shallow to 10 cm
Spacing: 8–10 cm
Number per m²: 100
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 5–8
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Well suited to containers
Container note: Grow in a sufficiently large container with drainage holes and good drainage.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Not suitable
Naturalising note: Persists for several years in a suitable spot, but does not normally spread over larger areas on its own.
For bees and butterflies: Not attractive to pollinators
Toxicity: Not edible and possibly harmful. Keep away from children and pets.
RHS hardiness: H6