1.Proper soil preparation is crucial for planting bulbs successfully. Well-draining, loose soil enriched with compost or leaf mold. Ensure excellent drainage; if your soil is clay-heavy, mix in some coco peat.
2.Ensure the bulbs receive 4 to 6 hours of sunlight daily, adjusting the light exposure according to the specific variety some prefer partial shade while others require full sun.
3.Plant bulbs at a depth two to three times their height (e.g., a 2 cm bulb goes 4–6 cm deep) with spacing depending on size, typically 5–15 cm apart.
4.Water lightly after planting, keep soil moist but not waterlogged during growth, and reduce watering after flowering to let foliage yellow and bulbs enter dormancy. 5.Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertilizer when shoots emerge and post-bloom.
6.Avoid cutting green leaves immediately after flowering to allow energy storage.
7.Prevent pests and diseases by avoiding overwatering and treating bulbs with neem oil or mild fungicide before planting.
8.Store bulbs off-season by cleaning, drying in shade, and keeping them in breathable containers at 10–20°C with moisture absorbers; avoid sealed plastic and humid conditions.
Daily
Water Requirement
Lavender
Flower Color
Non Fragrant
Fragrance
Monsoon
Flowering Season
Iris
Genus
Large
Size
Low
Maintenance
Outdoor
Use
Yes
With Pots
Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun
Sunlight Requirement
Iris pallida 'Albo Variegata' – Variegated Sweet Iris for Spring Gardens
Iris pallida 'Albo Variegata', also known as Variegated Sweet Iris, is a striking perennial known for its soft lavender-blue blooms and creamy white striped foliage. Native to the southern Alps and Dalmatian coast, this cultivar thrives in Indian gardens with cool winters and mild springs.
Its sword-like leaves emerge with creamy yellow margins that mature into silvery white streaks, offering year-round visual interest. In late spring to early summer, the plant produces fragrant, showy flowers with yellow beards, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Blooming Season:
🌼 Plains: Late February to April
🌼 Hills: April to June
Planting Season:
🌱 Plains: September to November
🌱 Hills: October to December
Plant Iris pallida in well-drained, humus-rich soil with full sun to partial shade. It performs best in raised beds, borders, and containers. Once established, it tolerates dry spells and requires minimal maintenance. Divide clumps every 2–3 years in late summer to maintain vigor and encourage blooming.
This cold-hardy, drought-tolerant iris is ideal for gardeners seeking a blend of foliage texture and seasonal colour. Pair it with spring bulbs or evergreen shrubs for a layered, low-maintenance display.
Environment
Grow fortnight lilies in light, dappled shade to nearly full sun. Once established, fortnight lilies tolerate poor, dry soils, but do best in a well drained soil with regular watering during the growing season.
Iris reach optimum growth when protected from afternoon sun and planted in garden soil with good drainage.
It is very versatile and can be planted in various mediums from moderately dry soils to wetlands. Plants grow to 4 or 5 feet tall in standing water, making it ideal for water gardens and wet soil.They reach about 2 to 3 feet in soil.
Cut the spent blooms off of the spike to encourage rebloom on the same stalk.
Landscape Use
Great in pots as well as gardens, the Iris is also used around water and as a feature softening rock landscaping.
