Iris regelio-oncocyclus ‘Dardanus’ — Aril hybrids
An exceptionel offer in the form of a hybrid between I. korolkowii (section Regelia) and I. iberica (section Oncocyclus). The interesting result is a tuberous rootstock which produces a dark veined oncocyclus type flower. The blue grey leaves are 15cm high and disappear during the summer dormancy. Summer drought and good winter drainage is essential. Dardanus, the founder of Théopolis, was said to be the last Roman of the Provence as well as the first hero provencal.
The genus
Iris is a very large genus from the Northern hemisphere with about 300 rhizomatous or bulbous species. There are 6 sub-genus, each of which is again divided in sections. Examples of subgenera: Iris (rhizomes, bearded flowers), Limniris (rhizomes, flowers without beard), Nepalensis, Xiphium (bulb), Scorpiris (Juno), Hermodactyloides (the Reticulatas).
- Family :Iridaceae
- Common name :Aril hybrids
- Section :hybr. section:Regelia x Oncocyclus
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Purple
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :rhizome
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :Borders - Humides places - In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery
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