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Iris 'Scent Sational' (Iris 'Scent Sational')
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1 hour care
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per year
0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Iris 'Scent Sational'
Other names
Iris 'Scent Sational', Reticulata iris Iris 'Scent Sational', Iris 'Scent Sational' (Reticulata), Iris reticulata 'Scent Sational'
Genus
Iris Iris
Variety or Cultivar
'Scent Sational' _ 'Scent Sational' is a compact, bulbous perennial with erect, strap-shaped, mid-green leaves and, in late winter and early spring, fragrant, purple to purple-pink flowers with white- and yellow-marked falls.
Iris 'Scent Sational' is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Erect
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
Flower
Purple in Spring; Purple in Winter
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Do not remove leaves until they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Iris 'Scent Sational' (Iris 'Scent Sational') will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises, Coastal, City
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, 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 'Scent Sational'
Other names
Iris 'Scent Sational', Reticulata iris Iris 'Scent Sational', Iris 'Scent Sational' (Reticulata), Iris reticulata 'Scent Sational'
Genus
Iris Iris
Variety or Cultivar
'Scent Sational' _ 'Scent Sational' is a compact, bulbous perennial with erect, strap-shaped, mid-green leaves and, in late winter and early spring, fragrant, purple to purple-pink flowers with white- and yellow-marked falls.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Erect
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
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Colour
Flower
Purple in Spring; Purple in Winter
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Do not remove leaves until they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Iris 'Scent Sational' (Iris 'Scent Sational') will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises, Coastal, City
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, 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
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