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Dietes bicolour
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
This clump forming perennial is found naturally in open grassland. It has tall sword-shaped green foliage. Tall stems of large showy pale yellow iris-like flowers with three large chocolate coloured spots, 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. Hardy.
Dietes
Species
bicolour
Cultivar
Wild Iris
Iridaceae
South Africa
DETAILS
60 cm
60 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Evergreen
Grows in most soil types
Avoid wet soil. / Soil must be well drained / Tolerates dry soils
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate light frost only
Immaculate / Structure / Texture / Whimsical
Perennials
Medium, height 0.6 to 1.2 metres.
We have this currently available in a PB 5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants