The Pauline reticulate iris is a variety that develops velvety, purple-crimson blooms adorned with a white dot. This undeniably charming plant produces grass-like green leaves that sometimes have a silvery coating. The foliage develops together with the blooms and continues after the flowering period. One or two flowers develop atop each stem. Similarly to the other varieties, its flowers are divided into six petals. The three twisted ones are at the bottom, while the erect ones are positioned at the top. Botanical irises bloom reliably. The flowers unfold at the end of winter already and will delight you for up to six weeks, provided the weather suits them. The Pauline reticulate iris perfectly fits onto lower perennial borders, into rock gardens and for planting in larger groups on lawns, where they will adorn the garden shortly after the snowdrops. You may grow them in planters, bowls and baskets. They are suitable for forcing, as you can grow the flowers even in the winter.

The tiny, charming reticulate, also known as botanical, irises are bulbous plants that should be planted in autumn, preferably at the end of September and at the beginning of October. All they need is a humous, aerated, lime, permeable soil that is medium compact. They like sunny situations, but would also thrive partial shade.  It does not require watering due to its vegetation period during which the soil is still moist after the winter. The reticulate iris belongs to the plants highly resistant to diseases and you will only seldom find pests on them.  We recommend to cover the fresh plantings with a thicker mulch layer, while the older ones only in the colder regions. You may also feed the bulbs in early spring with a dose of an organic fertilizer. We recommend to dig out the bulbs every three to four years in order to let them rest. This measure will ensure abundant blooming every season.

The price quoted here is valid for 10 bulbs of the reticulate iris Pauline sized 6/+ cm.

• Variety: Pauline
• Use: ornamental - garden, pots
• Growth form: erect
• Flower colour: purple-crimson with white dot
• Vegetation form: perennial
• Foliage: grass-like, green with silvery coating
• Site: sunny or partial shade; humous, aerated, lime, permeable, medium compact soil
• Bulbs: 10
• Flowering period: March - April
• Planting period: September - October
• Wintering in the ground?: Yes