Iris Reticulata Alida produces elegant pale sky-blue flowers with deeper blue falls, highlighted by brilliant golden-yellow markings. Flowering throughout February and March, these charming dwarf irises reach approximately 15cm in height, bringing welcome colour and delicate fragrance to the late winter and early spring garden.

Perfect for borders, rockeries, containers and alpine gardens, Iris Reticulata Alida is one of the earliest bulbs to flower, often blooming while winter is still lingering. Its beautifully marked two-tone flowers create a striking display when planted in groups and combine perfectly with snowdrops, crocuses and other early spring bulbs. Easy to grow and reliable, this compact variety returns year after year with minimal maintenance.

Key Features
✓ Elegant pale blue flowers with deeper blue markings
✓ Bright golden-yellow highlights on each bloom
✓ Flowers throughout February and March
✓ Flowering height of approximately 15cm
✓ Lightly fragrant flowers
✓ Ideal for borders, rockeries and containers
✓ Excellent for alpine gardens and naturalising
✓ Attractive to bees and early pollinators

Size
✓ Flowering height: approximately 15cm (6 inches)

Planting & Growing
✓ Planting time: September to November
✓ Flowers: February to March
✓ Position: full sun or partial shade
✓ Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
✓ Planting depth: approximately 8cm (3 inches)
✓ Spacing: approximately 8cm (3 inches) apart
✓ Suitable for borders, rockeries, containers and alpine gardens

Aftercare
Plant bulbs in free-draining soil to prevent winter waterlogging. Water during prolonged dry spells while plants are actively growing. Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the bulbs can store energy for the following season. Leave bulbs undisturbed to establish and produce increasingly impressive displays.