Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Woman's Weekly Living Series

    LET’S GET gardening!

    Feb 20, 2020 3 minutes

    PLANT OF THE MONTH

    At a glance

    SIZE Height 18cm (7in)

    SOIL Well-drained, moderately fertile gritty soil. Iris do well in pots and raised beds.

    POSITION Full sun/ partial shade, in pots, rock garden or under deciduous trees and shrubs.

    CARE Plant 8-10cm (3-4in) deep, 10cm (4in) apart, or plant 15 bulbs to a 23cm (9in) container in autumn. Clumps can be divided up after flowering from mid summer to autumn. Keep slugs at bay when in bud.

    GOOD COMPANIONS Dwarf narcissus, Anemone nemorosa, hepatica and hardy geranium.

    IRIS ‘KATHARINE HODGKIN’

    The graceful reticulata irises flower

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from Woman's Weekly Living Series

    Woman's Weekly Living Series3 min read
    Your all-new SLEEP PLAN
    Cleaning up your sleep hygiene can feel a bit daunting at first. It’s the same with any change to your routine, but you’ll soon get into a rhythm and start seeing results. You just need to stick with it. Ready to overhaul your routine? Here’s how to
    Woman's Weekly Living Series1 min read
    Woman's Weekly Living Series
    ✣ Garden Editor Teresa Conway ✣ Cover Design Ian Cave ✣ Art Director Billy Peel ✣ Picture Editor Karen Whitehead ■
    Woman's Weekly Living Series2 min read
    What To Do In APRIL
    1 If you don’t have much space for veg in your garden, why not try courgettes in a pot? You can grow compact breeds in large, thick containers, wooden barrels and concrete tubs that keep roots cool and moist. Top varieties include mildew-resistant ‘D

    Related