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Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Yo-Yo'

CHF 2.95

Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Yo-Yo'

Name: Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Yo-Yo'
Brand: Iris
Price: 2.95 CHF
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Iris 'Yo-yo'

CHF 2.95

Purple flowers in April and May
Compact, about 15–25 cm tall
For border edges, rock gardens and paths
Hardy, even at higher altitudes
Plant the rhizome flat, top visible

'Yo-Yo' is a low bearded iris for the very front of the border. Its purple flowers appear in April and May, before most tall perennials really get going. It is hardy even at higher altitudes and is as happy in the rock garden as along a path.

About this variety

Dwarf bearded irises have the same elegant flowers as their tall relatives, just in a handy size. 'Yo-Yo' bears purple flowers with the typical beard on the falls. They open in April and May, when the garden is still fairly low, and add a strong splash of colour. The mid-green, sword-shaped leaves stay upright and tidy.

At about 15–25 cm tall, 'Yo-Yo' belongs right at the front: at the edge of borders, along sunny paths and in the rock garden. The purple stands out well among pale gravel, creeping phlox, aubrieta or thyme. It grows in sun and light partial shade but flowers most freely in a bright spot. It is only partly suited to containers.

The plant is modest and long-lived. Once established, the rhizome spreads slowly and forms small groups. 'Yo-Yo' is mainly a garden plant and less intended for the vase. It shows its greatest value in the spring border, where it fills the gap between tulips and early summer perennials with colour.

Planting

Plant the rhizome in summer, from July to September. Set it flat so the top remains visible; only the roots go into the soil. Keep 25–30 cm between plants. Choose a sunny to partly shaded spot with free-draining, loamy or sandy soil.

Care

Water only in the first weeks after planting and during long dry spells. Feed sparingly in spring, as too much nitrogen encourages rot. Do not mulch, because the rhizome needs sun. Cut off faded stems. The perennial is hardy, even at higher altitudes; divide the plant after a few years.

Specifications

Botanical name: Iris 'Yo-yo'
Genus: Iris
Class: Various
Flower colour: Purple
Flowering time: April, May
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 45 cm
Habit: Clump-forming
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Rock garden, Wildlife garden and meadow
Soil type: Loamy, Sandy, Clay
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: July, August, September
Planting depth: Top of the rhizome visible
Spacing: 9.8–11.8 in
Number per m²: 10
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 4–5
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: Only partly suitable for containers
Container note: Suitable for a well-drained pot; plant the rhizomes shallowly and do not keep them permanently wet.
Cut flower: Not suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Partly suitable
Naturalising note: Stays in the same spot for many years and widens over time. It does not, however, spread over larger areas on its own.
For bees and butterflies: Not attractive to pollinators
Toxicity: No specific warning known. Not suitable for eating.