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Iris 'Webmaster' is a named garden iris in the Iridaceae that produces its flowers from May to July. It is a cultivar within the genus Iris offered for its seasonal blooms. Plants are treated as herbaceous perennials in cultivation and are valued for their flowering period in late spring and early summer. The emphasis in garden use is on the blooms rather than foliage display.

About the genus

Iris takes its name from the Greek goddess of the rainbow, and for once the naming feels entirely earned. I can't think of another genus that covers so much ground — inky purples, burnt apricots, clean whites, blues that seem lit from inside — or so many situations. There are bearded irises that want their rhizomes baked in full sun, Siberian types happy in ordinary border soil, and species that will sit contentedly at the edge of a pond. What they share is the flower: three petals standing up, three falling away, built with a kind of architectural confidence most plants never attempt. Even out of bloom the foliage earns its place — those upright fans of blue-green leaves hold a border together for months. I grow them for the fortnight in May and June when nothing else in the garden can compete, and I've made my peace with that. Some plants are for the long haul. An iris is an event.

Written by Henry

In the garden

Iris 'Webmaster' is a cultivated selection of the genus Iris (family Iridaceae) grown for its spring–early-summer flowering. As a named garden iris, it is handled the same way as other iris cultivars: regarded as a herbaceous perennial that contributes a defined flowering window to the border. The reliable flowering season for this cultivar is May to July. Choose a site where the flowers can be appreciated during that May–July window and where soil does not remain waterlogged; many iris selections perform poorly in permanently wet ground. Allow good air movement around clumps to reduce rot and inspect plants after flowering for signs of overcrowding or decline. If clumps become congested, divide and replant during a dry period outside the flowering season to restore vigour. Iris 'Webmaster' fits where a clear seasonal display is wanted: positioned so the flowers are visible from paths, patios or seating areas it can contribute to the late spring and early summer succession. Time any interventions, such as dividing or moving plants, for after the plant has finished flowering so that the May–July display is not compromised.

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