Dietes grandiflora. Fairy iris.

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Dietes grandiflora (fairy lily) is a rhizomatous perennial plant with large lily-like flowers.
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Viveros González: Where Beauty Blooms

At Viveros González, we take pride in presenting one of nature's most enchanting botanical gems: the Dietes grandiflora, also known as the fairy iris. Originating from the exotic lands of Eastern and Southern Africa, this rhizomatous perennial plant captivates with its large, lily-like flowers that grace our gardens with their splendor.

Description:

The flowers of the Dietes grandiflora, up to 10 cm in diameter, emerge gracefully on slender, erect stems amidst clusters of long, rigid, green leaves. Each flower, with its waxy white color, is finely detailed with outer petals adorned with an intense yellow stripe near its base, and inner segments speckled with brown, from which three delicate, pale violet style arms arise.

History and Origin:

The fairy iris is native to Eastern and Southern Africa, where it has charmed observers with its unique beauty for centuries. Its history is intertwined with the fascination for exotic flowers that have captivated hearts worldwide.

Watering:

This plant thrives best in moist, well-drained soils. It is highly drought-tolerant and can flourish with moderate watering. It is recommended to avoid waterlogging the soil to prevent root rot issues.

Pruning:

To encourage further flowering, it is advisable to remove seed pods, while flower stems should not be removed after wilting. Additionally, trimming dead leaves is important to maintain the plant's health and aesthetic appeal.

Care:

The Dietes grandiflora does not present serious issues with insects or diseases. It is an ideal choice for Mediterranean gardens, country homes, and gravel gardens. Its easy maintenance makes it a popular choice among both amateur and expert gardeners.

At Viveros González, we strive to offer our customers the opportunity to beautify their spaces with quality, low-maintenance plants. The Dietes grandiflora is undoubtedly a spectacular choice for creating mass floral arrangements or bringing containers to life with its unique charm. Discover its magic at our nurseries today!

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Data sheet

Name
Dietes grandiflora. Fairy iris.
Origen
Dietes grandiflora is native to areas of souther and central Africa as well as to Lord Howe Island in Australia.
Height
Between 1.00-1.50mtr. and 50-60cms wide.
Colour
Beautiful green leaves and lovely white and blue flowers.
Flowering
Summer
Location
Sun or partial shade. They do well underneath the trees.
Irrigation
It likes very much the water, but once that is established it can withstand long periods without water.
Applications
In groups or to perform hedges. Also as exemplary, even in mallet. Or on slopes to prevent erosion and hold the ground.
Sales format
Pot 17cm diameter
Others
Dieters grandiflora can withstand extreme temperature as 0ºC and more than 30ªC, but feels really confortable in temp. between 21ºC and 30ºC.
Note
Being the product a living plant and depending on the season, this plant could be received, in some cases, not exactly the same as in the photography, but as similar as possible, without impacting on quality of the same.

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