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Iris reticulata Eyecatcher

Iris reticulata Eyecatcher
Netted iris, Dwarf iris

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Flowering in late February/early March. Very pretty flower that lasts for one week...

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A small iris with very early flowering, offering fragrant flowers that catch the eye with their precise design and delicate porcelain colour, combining white petals washed with varying shades of indigo blue, speckled with navy blue, and enhanced with touches of yellow. This small bulbous plant is cultivated in well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade.
Flower size
8 cm
Height at maturity
15 cm
Spread at maturity
10 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time September to December
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Description

The Iris reticulata Eyecatcher is a variety derived from the Iris reticulata recently obtained in Canada. It sometimes blooms as early as February, offering fragrant flowers that catch the eye with their precise design and delicate porcelain-like colours. Each petal has a white background, painted with shades ranging from indigo blue to violet, enhanced with yellow towards the center and sprinkled with small navy blue spots. This small bulbous plant is cultivated in well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade, in flower beds, rock gardens or even in pots.

 

According to sources, Iris reticulata is a cross between Iris histrioides major (blue) and Iris winogradowii (pale yellow with spots in the throat), or the marriage of Iris histrioides major (blue) and Iris danfordiae (strong yellow with spots in the throat). These plants are all native to the Caucasus and naturally grow in alpine meadows and rocky habitats (on limestone and gneiss-rich soil) between 1000 and 2500m (3281 and 8202ft) altitude. Forming a small, erect and spreading clump of 15 cm (6in) in flower, this perennial spreads indefinitely through the production of bulblets. Like its parent, the cultivar 'Eyecatcher', sometimes marketed as 'Eye Catcher', blooms at the end of winter when the days start to lengthen, usually in February-March. Its solitary flowers, 7 to 8 cm (3in) long, are relatively large compared to the size of the plant, and highly fragrant. They are composed of spatulate tepals, with the 3 upper ones narrow and erect, shorter, and the 3 lower ones wider, bulging, and strongly veined. Each flower is enclosed at the base in two purplish-green scale-like bracts. The fruits are swollen capsules containing ovoid seeds. The foliage, short during flowering, lengthens afterwards. The basal leaves are glaucous green, quadrangular in section, sheathing at the base. They are deciduous and disappear in summer.

 

The reticulated iris is perfect in rock gardens, borders, flower beds, or even to decorate ephemeral flowering pots, to bring indoors to enjoy its fragrance up close. It pairs well with iris pumila, botanical crocuses, anemones blanda, or Algerian iris. Let the bulbs naturalize, they will form beautiful clumps after a few years, announcing the return of spring.

 

 



 

 




 

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Iris reticulata Eyecatcher (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 15 cm
Spread at maturity 10 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time February to March
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 8 cm
Fragrance slightly scented

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Iris

Species

reticulata

Cultivar

Eyecatcher

Family

Iridaceae

Other common names

Netted iris, Dwarf iris

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference823661

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Planting and care

Plant the bulbs in September-October, in a sunny location, in well-drained soil, at a depth of 10 cm (4in), preferably in groups, spaced 8 cm (3in) apart. Cut off the faded flowers at their base, being careful to leave the stem. Continue to water the plants at their base. Once the foliage has turned yellow, remove it and leave the bulbs in place for them to flower again the following year. After flowering, water with liquid fertilizer three times at one-month intervals. Leave the bulbs in place for several years. 

Planting period

Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time September to December
Planting depth 10 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Experienced
Planting density 50 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained soil

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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