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3 mar 2024 · The ‘Powder Blue Giant’ Iris cristata is renowned for its stunning 3-inch-wide, powder-blue flowers typically bloom for a period of about two to three weeks in early to mid-spring. Each blossom features intricate patterns and delicate veins, creating a mesmerizing display that beckons admirers in the garden.
It features pale blue, lilac or lavender iris flowers with three parallel, golden, crested ridges on the falls (sepals). Flowers are borne on very short stems, often appearing nearly stemless. Narrow, sword-shaped, yellowish-green to medium green leaves (to 6” long) arise from a network of branching rhizomes.
Iris Powder Blue Giant is an exceptional deer resistant iris that develops 3 wide light blue flowers that are a favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies.
Iris cristata 'Powder Blue Giant' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
'Powder Blue Giant' might be a small plant, but it's high in charm and visual appeal. The arching leaves are broad, and form dense mats a mere 4 to 6" tall. It is a prolific bloomer producing spectacular drifts of pale blue flowers.
Plant database entry for Species Iris (Iris cristata 'Powder Blue Giant') with 11 images and 21 data details.
26 maj 2023 · As its name suggests it is quite large (for a cristata anyway) - 3 1/2 inches across and a pale blue-violet self. It is deeply crested with white tops and deep yellow underneath. The signals are typical clean white with navy blue borders.
