
Description
A charming and compact variety, Dwarf Bearded Iris ‘Crave’ features cream and mauve petals with darker veining, creating an intricate and elegant look. Standing at just 30cm tall, this miniature iris is perfect for garden beds, borders, rockeries, and pots. Blooming from October to November, it provides delicate fragrance and eye-catching blooms in a small but striking form.
Key Features & Benefits:
✅ Supplied as a Dormant Rhizome – Ready to plant for healthy growth
✅ Compact & Low-Growing – Reaches only 30cm, ideal for small spaces
✅ Beautiful Coloration – Cream and mauve tones with dark veining for contrast
✅ Lightly Fragrant – A soft, delicate scent
✅ Perfect for Cut Flowers – Petite but striking in floral arrangements
✅ Easy to Grow – Thrives in full sun or dappled light
✅ Great for Gardens & Containers – Perfect for borders, rock gardens, and pots
✅ Grows in Various Climates – Suitable for all states (excluding full tropical areas)
Planting & Care Instructions:
📍 Position: Full sun (tolerates dappled light)
🌱 Height: 30cm | Width: 15cm
🌿 Supplied As: Dormant Rhizome
🌿 Plant Depth: Leave foliage exposed, cover rhizome with approx. 2cm of soil
📏 Plant Spacing: 20cm
📆 Planting Window: Year-round
🌸 Flowering Time: October - November
🌍 Growing Zones: All states (excluding full tropical areas)
How to Plant:
- Prepare soil to a depth of 20cm, ensuring it’s light, loose, and well-draining.
- Plant the dormant rhizome with roots facing down and the fan of foliage exposed.
- Cover the rhizome lightly with 2cm of soil—avoid deep planting.
- Space plants 20cm apart for a dense display, or plant further apart for a spaced-out effect.
- If growing in pots, use a high-quality, free-draining potting mix with gravel at the base for extra drainage.
Care Tips:
- Water moderately, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.
- Fertilize during the growing season to encourage strong blooming.
- Deadhead spent flowers to promote healthy rhizome development.
- If grown in containers, refresh the potting mix annually in summer.
- Divide rhizomes every 3-4 years in summer to maintain plant health.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
❓ How long do Dwarf Bearded Iris flowers last?
🌸 Each bloom lasts 3-7 days, with multiple blooms appearing over several weeks.
❓ Can Dwarf Bearded Irises be grown in pots?
🌿 Yes! Use free-draining potting mix and refresh it annually for best results.
❓ Do Dwarf Bearded Irises need full sun?
☀️ Yes, they thrive in full sun, though they tolerate some dappled light.
❓ How often should I water them?
💧 Water moderately, ensuring the soil is moist but never soggy.
❓ When should I divide Dwarf Bearded Irises?
✂️ Divide rhizomes every 3-4 years in summer to maintain strong blooming.
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