About
A reliable perennial, reaching 20-60cm, with upright healthy form. It bears attractive blooms.
About the genus
Diplarrena are rhizomatous, evergreen perennials related to irises. They are clump-forming, producing tufts of stiff linear to sword-shaped leaves to 30cm, the flowers borne above the leaves on wiry stems. Flowers 2-3 in a terminal cluster, with 3 large, white outer segments, the inner 3 more erect and usually coloured
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, cottage gardens
Care notes
CultivationFertile well-drained soil
PruningCut back autumn/spring
PropagationDivide 3-4 years
Pest resistanceSlugs possible
Disease resistanceMildew possible