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Dietes grandiflora


Dietes grandiflora

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
This clump forming perennial is found naturally in open grassland. It has tall sword-shaped green foliage. Tall stems of large showy white iris-like flowers with marked mauve and orange-yellow markings through the spring and summer. Tolerates sunny dry sites and poor soil. Avoid cold frosty sites and sites that get wet in winter. Provides a strong vertical element in the garden.

 
Genus
Dietes
Species   grandiflora
Cultivar  

Common name
Wild Iris

Family name
Iridaceae
Place of origin
South Africa


DETAILS
Height
70 cm
Width
50 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen

Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil

Moisture
Tolerates dry soils

Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates coastal sites / Will tolerate light frost only

Structure / Texture / Whimsical

Perennials

Category
Medium, height 0.6 to 1.2 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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