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Iris reticulata Eyecatcher - Iris réticulé
Flowering in late February/early March. Very pretty flower that lasts for one week...
Gerald, 27/03/2019
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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.
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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.
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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 in pictures
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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.Â
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
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The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.