Iris Reticulata Clairette produces elegant two-tone flowers with soft lavender-blue standards and rich violet-blue falls, beautifully highlighted by white and golden markings. Flowering throughout February and March, these charming dwarf irises reach approximately 15cm in height, bringing delicate colour and welcome interest to the late winter garden.

Ideal for borders, rockeries, alpine gardens and containers, Iris Reticulata Clairette is one of the earliest spring bulbs to bloom. Its refined colouring and intricate flower markings make it particularly attractive when planted in groups, where it creates eye-catching carpets of colour alongside snowdrops, crocuses and other early flowering bulbs. Easy to grow and reliable, it returns year after year with minimal care.

Key Features
✓ Elegant two-tone lavender and violet-blue flowers
✓ Distinctive white and golden markings
✓ Flowers throughout February and March
✓ Flowering height of approximately 15cm
✓ Lightly fragrant blooms
✓ Ideal for borders, rockeries and containers
✓ Perfect 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 replenish their energy for the following season. Leave bulbs undisturbed to establish and produce increasingly impressive displays each spring.