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Iris Tropic Night
Deep purple flowers with dramatic velvety texture
£15
2 Litre pot
Flowering
Key information
The Iris Tropic Night has beautiful violet flowers with yellow veins at the throat, surrounded by tall, narrow grass like foliage. Regal and bold, the Tropic Night brings an elegant splash of colour to a garden scheme.
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Top Tip
Cut the stems for a beautiful flower arrangement in your home.
How to care for Iris Tropic Night
Aspect
Sun or Partial
Tropic Night thrives in sun or partial shade.
Care Level
Easy
This is a low maintenace plant.
Watering
Regularly
Water well when planting and then frequently.
Feeding
Compost
When planting ensure you use good quality, peat free compost.
Soil
Tolerates most soil types
Keep soil moist and well drained. When planting add a drainage medium, such as grit or crocs, to encourage better drainage.
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Foliage
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Quick facts
BOTANICAL NAME
Iris sibirica 'Tropic Night'
PLANT TYPE
Flowers every year (perennial)
RECOMMENDED SOTO POT SIZE
Small
HARDINESS
Hardy
NURSERY POT SIZE
2L
TOXICITY
This plant is harmful if ingested
EVENTUAL GROWTH
Height - 1m-1.5m, Width - 0.5m-1m
Iris Tropic Night (Iris sibirica 'Tropic Night')
In this Soto Masterclass Max highlights the key features of the very popular Iris Tropic Night, otherwise known as Iris sibirica 'Tropic Night'.
The Iris loves to be in the sun but will tolerate being in partial shade. It is known for its striking flowers and is very popular with garden designers.
Max demonstrates how to cut back the Iris in the autumn to encourage strong growth the next spring.
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