{"product_id":"brazilian-walking-iris-neomarica-gracilis-50mm-tube","title":"Brazilian Walking Iris – Neomarica gracilis | 50mm Tube","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBrazilian Walking Iris is a clumping perennial with glossy, sword-shaped foliage and distinctive white flowers patterned with blue, brown and golden-yellow markings. New plantlets develop along the flowering stems, eventually bending towards the soil and creating the plant’s unusual “walking” habit.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive white, blue and golden patterned flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive dark-green strappy foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForms spreading clumps over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces plantlets along mature flowering stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers during spring and summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for shaded garden beds and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be grown in pots and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTissue-culture propagated plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaded garden beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTropical and subtropical gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorders and pathway planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroundcover beneath taller plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePots and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheltered patios and courtyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name used in nursery trade:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNeomarica gracilis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccepted botanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTrimezia gracilis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso sold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNeomarica bicolor\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian Walking Iris, Walking Iris and Apostle Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumping evergreen perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 50–80cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60cm–1m or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White with blue, brown and golden-yellow markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring and summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, fertile and free-draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best in warm, humid and frost-free conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tissue culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied as:\u003c\/strong\u003e One young plant in a 50mm tube pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Flowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual flowers generally last for only a short period, often around one day. Established plants can produce additional flowers in succession during their flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering time and frequency will vary with plant maturity, climate and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Is It Called a Walking Iris?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering, small plantlets can form along the ends of mature flower stems. As the plantlets grow heavier, the stems bend towards the ground, allowing the new plants to take root away from the original clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove unwanted plantlets or spent flowering stems if you do not want the plant to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in part shade or filtered light in moist, organically enriched soil with good drainage. Water regularly during establishment and do not allow young plants to dry out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply organic mulch around the root zone to retain moisture, keeping it clear of the plant’s crown. Protect from strong afternoon sun, frost and prolonged dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cooler climates, grow it in a pot that can be moved into a sheltered position during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does tissue culture mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTissue culture is the propagation method used to produce the plant. You will receive an acclimatised young plant growing in potting mix, not a sealed laboratory flask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat colour are the flowers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flowers have white outer petals with intricate blue, brown and golden-yellow markings near the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does each flower last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndividual flowers are short-lived, often lasting approximately one day, but established plants may produce further blooms in succession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it called a Walking Iris?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlantlets develop on mature flower stems, which can bend to the ground and allow the new plants to establish nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it grow in full sun?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt performs best in part shade or filtered light. Strong direct sunlight may scorch the foliage, particularly in hot climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be grown in a pot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It grows well in containers with moisture-retentive but free-draining potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt prefers frost-free conditions. Protect the plant from frost or grow it in a movable container in colder areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a mature flowering plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This listing is for one young tissue-cultured plant in a 50mm tube pot. It will require time to establish before flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock images are used for illustrative purposes only and do not show the exact plant supplied. You will receive one young plant in a 50mm tube pot. 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