Iris Reticulata Katharine Hodgkin is a delightful early spring flowering dwarf iris, prized for its elegant pale blue and creamy white blooms, beautifully marked with yellow and fine blue veining. Flowering from February to March and reaching approximately 10cm in height, this charming variety brings welcome colour to the garden when little else is in bloom. Its compact habit makes it ideal for rockeries, borders, containers and naturalised planting.

Thriving in a sunny, well-drained position, Iris Reticulata Katharine Hodgkin is easy to grow and returns reliably each spring. Its intricate flowers are perfect for brightening patios, alpine gardens and the front of borders with delicate early season beauty.

Key Features
✓ Elegant pale blue and creamy white flowers
✓ Distinctive yellow and blue markings
✓ One of the earliest spring flowering bulbs
✓ Ideal for rockeries, borders and containers
✓ Excellent for naturalising in sunny locations
✓ Flowers from February to March
✓ Easy to grow and reliable year after year

Size
✓ Height: Approximately 10cm (4 inches)

Planting & Growing
✓ Planting time: September to December
✓ Flowers: February to March
✓ Position: Full sun
✓ Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
✓ Planting depth: Approximately 8cm (3 inches)
✓ Spacing: Approximately 10cm (4 inches) apart
✓ Suitable for borders, rockeries, containers and naturalising

Aftercare
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 attractive clumps that provide reliable early spring displays each year.