Iris lutescens, the Crimean iris, is a dwarf rhizomatous iris. It grows on rocky or sandy slopes or in woods. It grows up to 30cm tall, has broad leaves and produces dark blue flowers in spring before the taller bearded irises. Small tufts of sword-shaped leaves sit below the dwarf, typically shaped iris flowers of deep purple-blue with a contrasting white beard.
A sunny spot at the front of a border is ideal, or in a rock garden, raised bed or larger trough. Plant several plants 50cm apart for a nice display. Lift rhizomes and divide clumps from midsummer to early autumn if they are overcrowded or failing to flower.
We are a plant nursery in the Algarve specialising in dry mediterranean species. We propagate and grow our own stock in conditions they are likely to endure when they are planted out.
We grow plants that are adapted to the dry land conditions in Portugal and southern Spain, both mediterranean perennials and succulents.
We choose plants that require very little water and maintenance. We produce a range of dry land plants that are typical of the worlds mediterranean regions. These are available to order ready for planting in the wetter months of the year. Please order the plants you need and we’ll have them ready at the best time for planting.
To ensure your new plants adapt and establish quickly, we produce them in special anti-spiral root pruning containers and a range of fibre pots (no plastic waste) with our own tried and tested growing media.
Viveiros Jardimseco
Tavira, Algarve
Please note we have no retail outlet or garden centre and are not open to the public. For more information you can contact us here.
Plantas adaptadas à seca - produzimos plantas adaptadas às condições de Portugal e Sul de Espanha, tanto espécies mediterrânicas como suculentas.
Oferecemos uma gama de espécies típicas das zonas climáticas mediterrânicas em todo o mundo.