Genus Species: Dietes bicolor South African    
Common / Product Name: Spanish Iris

Habit:   TUFTS (TF)

Available Sizes
  Tube
14cm

Height x Width: 1 - 1m x 1.50 - 1.50m

Pruning:   None Light

Frost Tolerance:   High

Coastal Tolerance:   Medium

Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance:   Medium / Well Drained

Drought Tolerance:   Medium

Origin:   South African

Evergreen:   Yes

Flowering:  starts: Spring / ends: Early Summer

Flower Colour:   Lemon with Brown centre

Irrigation:   No watering required once established if planted in suitable conditions. Will require water over long dry periods.

Lower Temperatures: Occasional temperatures as low as -8°C once established.

Upper Temperatures: Temperatures in the Mid 30's°C to Low 40's°C.

Fertilising: Slow release low phosphorus fertilizer.

Environment:   Plants selected suitable for Melbourne surrounds and southern states of Australia.