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Iris x robusta Dark Aura

Enchanting and versatile iris with exquisite markings

-20°C and below
Good Cut Flowers
Good for Pollinators

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9cm Pots
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A focus for botanical artists, with beautiful foliage, Iris x robusta 'Dark Aura' is a great naturaliser for boggy ground, or at the edge of a pond.New growth emerges dark red-purple. Maturing to green, the dark tones remain at the base.In summer, exotic-looking flowers with incredible markings rise on strong stems to the delight of your local pollinators. Native to North America, where this Iris grows in the wild, it is also known by the common name, Windermere Iris.An outstanding performer, Iris x robusta 'Dark Aura' has been given the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.Iris x robusta 'Dark Aura' prefers to be grown in moist soil in a sunny or partly shaded area. Reaching a height of around 90cm, spreading to around 40cm it is a fully hardy perennial with an RHS hardiness rating of H7, so will not require any winter protection across the UK.
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Key Information
Latin Name Iris x robusta 'Dark Aura'
Hardiness H7 (-20°C and below)
Colour Purple
Type Perennial
Format 9cm Pots
Position Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage Deciduous
Height in Maturity (m) 0.90 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.40
AGM Yes
Soil Conditions Clay Loam
Soil Acidity Acid Neutral
Aspect East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Good for pots Yes
Good for Ponds Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes
Good for cutting Yes

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