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Iris 'English Cottage' (Iris 'English Cottage')
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0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Iris 'English Cottage'
Other names
Iris 'English Cottage', Tall bearded iris 'English Cottage'
Genus
Iris Iris
Variety or Cultivar
'English Cottage' _ 'English Cottage' is a clump-forming, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial with upright, strap-like, grey-green leaves and, from late spring into summer, erect stems bearing large, fragrant, ruffled, white flowers with purple veins and pale yellow beards.
Iris 'English Cottage' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
Flower
White, Flushed purple in Spring; White, Flushed purple in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Grey mould , Iris rhizome rot Grey mould , Iris rhizome rot
General care
Pruning
Remove faded or dead foliage in autumn. Cut down old flower stems after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Iris 'English Cottage' (Iris 'English Cottage') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wallside and trellises, Waterside
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly acid loam in sun. Plant in late summer or early autumn. In drier soils, dig in well-rotted manure before planting and apply as a mulch each spring.
Soil type
Sandy, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Iris 'English Cottage'
Other names
Iris 'English Cottage', Tall bearded iris 'English Cottage'
Genus
Iris Iris
Variety or Cultivar
'English Cottage' _ 'English Cottage' is a clump-forming, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial with upright, strap-like, grey-green leaves and, from late spring into summer, erect stems bearing large, fragrant, ruffled, white flowers with purple veins and pale yellow beards.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
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Colour
Flower
White, Flushed purple in Spring; White, Flushed purple in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Remove faded or dead foliage in autumn. Cut down old flower stems after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Iris 'English Cottage' (Iris 'English Cottage') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wallside and trellises, Waterside
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly acid loam in sun. Plant in late summer or early autumn. In drier soils, dig in well-rotted manure before planting and apply as a mulch each spring.
Soil type
Sandy, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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