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Iris unguicularis 'Cretensis'

Beautiful variation of the species from Crete, originally from Marcus Harvey. Winter flowering, and a great compact structure plant in rock gardens amongst dwarf bulbs and cyclamen.  Low mounding shape with grassy foliage , cold and drought hardy, long lived and only 25cm high. Overall great plant.

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Beautiful variation of the species from Crete, originally from Marcus Harvey. Winter flowering, and a great compact structure plant in rock gardens amongst dwarf bulbs and cyclamen.  Low mounding shape with grassy foliage , cold and drought hardy, long lived and only 25cm high. Overall great plant.

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Light requirement
full sun
Height range
short (0 - 20cm)
Drought resistance
very good
Frost tolerance
extremely good
Flowering time
winter
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