Dietes grandiflora variegata

Dietes grandiflora variegata Details

Dietes grandiflora variegata is a popular variety of Fairy Iris because of its eye-catching flowers. The showy flowers are white and marked with yellow and violet. These are produced on slender stems through spring and summer amidst the foliage. The foliage comprises narrow and sword-like, dark green and cream leaves which are held densely and complement the flowers nicely. This variegated Dietes is an herbaceous perennial and typically grows to 70 cm tall and 40 cm wide. It performs best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of wind, frost, cool climates, and dry periods, with storage roots enabling it to regrow and expand each year if it dies back during winter. This Iris is commonly used in cottage gardens, public gardens, mixed plantings, borders, or mass planted on a bank. Dietes grandiflora variegata is a great plant for using anywhere a tough, yet attractive specimen is required and for that reason it is often planted around commercial properties or along roadsides.