Dietes robinsoniana (Lord Howe Island Fairy Iris)

100 (130)cm, Lord Howe Island Fairy Iris is the largest species within the genus Dietes and endemic to steep cliffs in the North of Lord Howe island, eastwards of Australia. It is an extremely showy perennial with straplike, dark greyish-green leaves and large, pure white flowers with central yellow spots. Easily grown in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants slightly drier at a minimum of some 15°C. This easily grown botanical gem is still very rare in cultivation. Certain vendors offer white flowering Dietes bicolor under the name of Dietes robinsoniana. Dietes bicolor always has three dark orange to purplish spots in the center, whereas in Dietes robinsoniana these are always lighter yellowish orange. Additionally, flowers in Dietes robinsoniana are roughly three times the size. From us you will receive seeds from the true species. V-VIII.
10 seeds per package.