Stunning plant when planted in masses or on its own - extravagant highly sought after cut flower. which is produced in abundance with this variety.
Somewhat iris-like, to 10cm across, with broad white "falls" with a stripe of rich yellow near the base, and erect violet-blue "standards". Blooms may last several days, and may be produced in flushes, every few weeks, throughout summer.
Dietes are rhizomatous evergreen perennials forming loose clumps of leathery, linear or sword-shaped leaves, with erect stems bearing a succession of short-lived, iris-like flowers with 3 large outer segments and 3 small inner ones, in spring and summer.
These tough, drought-resistant plants will thrive in semi-shade as well as full sun and tolerate all soil types.
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Full sun / Partial shade
Moist but well–drained
aka Fairy Iris / Wild
