Iris japonica 'Variegata'

Iris japonica 'Variegata'Buy 1 for $13. 00 Buy 5 for $55. 00 A plant we have grown consistently for 25 years. Easily grown, Japanese Iris prefers semi shade and compost enriched soil. Adequate moisture will ensure quick growth. The white striped leaves brighten up any shaded space. Variegated Iris japonica contrasts well with Ajuga 'Catlins Giant', Ruscus hypoglossum, Plectranthus and Helleborus. Pretty ruffled blue and white flowers appear occasionally on 60cm spikes in

'Mega Mels' has much larger flowers which can reach 10-12cm across

Native to South Africa's western cape

arranged in whorls rise above the foliage in late Spring

Grows on a wide range of soils and is drought tolerant

A highly reputed Sedum

The clean mid green foliage is slightly arching and lends itself well to pot culture

It is essential that this Phlomis is planted in a sunny well drained position

It is able to grow in desert regions and in soils with high salt content

poor soil and cold to -10 °C

enriched mulched soil and a little additional watering in dry times

but the flowers are distinctively darker in colour and with more volume

Best known for its silvery stems and aromatic deeply divided grey/silver foliage which in Summer is covered in lavender blue flowers