Iris Reticulata Blue Note produces rich violet-blue flowers with dramatic dark falls, highlighted by striking white markings and golden accents. Flowering throughout February and March, these elegant dwarf irises reach approximately 15cm in height, providing vibrant colour and welcome interest at the very beginning of the gardening season.

This compact variety is ideal for brightening borders, rockeries, alpine gardens and containers, where its bold colouring creates a stunning contrast against late winter foliage. Iris Reticulata Blue Note performs best when planted in groups, creating eye-catching drifts of colour that return reliably each spring. Its early blooms are also highly attractive to bees and other early pollinators.

Key Features
✓ Deep violet-blue flowers with dark tipped falls
✓ Distinctive white and golden markings
✓ Flowers throughout February and March
✓ Flowering height of approximately 15cm
✓ Excellent for borders, rockeries and containers
✓ Ideal for alpine gardens and naturalising
✓ Easy to grow and reliable year after year
✓ Attractive to bees and 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 avoid 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 larger displays each spring.