{"product_id":"neomarica-caerulea-walking-iris","title":"Neomarica caerulea (Walking Iris)","description":"\u003csection style=\"max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; color: #2e2e2e; line-height: 1.7; background-color: #ffffff; padding: 40px 20px;\" class=\"pdp-wrapper\"\u003e\u003c!-- Header --\u003e\u003cheader style=\"padding-bottom: 25px; border-bottom: 1px solid #F2F2F2;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 14px; font-size: 17px; max-width: 80ch;\"\u003eElegant strappy foliage with striking blue iris-like flowers. A hardy, low-maintenance plant ideal for shaded Sydney gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 40px; background: #F6F4EF; font-size: 13px;\"\u003ePart Shade – Shade\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 40px; background: #F6F4EF; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 40px; background: #F6F4EF; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 40px; background: #F6F4EF; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eClumping\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 40px; background: #F6F4EF; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eCoastal Suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c!-- Layout --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.8fr; gap: 40px; margin-top: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Main Content --\u003e\u003cmain\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0f3f3a;\"\u003eWhy Choose Walking Iris?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeomarica caerulea\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as Walking Iris or Apostle Plant, is a refined evergreen perennial that produces beautiful blue and white iris-like flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts graceful strappy foliage adds architectural structure year-round, making it perfect for shaded garden beds, under trees, and modern landscape designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; background: #F6F4EF; padding: 28px; border-radius: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0f3f3a;\"\u003eBest Uses in Sydney Gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaded garden beds\u003c\/strong\u003e under trees or along fences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern mass planting\u003c\/strong\u003e for clean lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyards \u0026amp; entryways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-maintenance groundcover alternative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0f3f3a;\"\u003eWhy It’s Called “Walking Iris”\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering, new plantlets form at the tip of the flower stem. As they grow heavier, the stem bends and touches the ground, allowing the new plant to root — giving the appearance that the plant is “walking” through the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0f3f3a;\"\u003eGrowing Guide (Australia)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade (tolerates some morning sun)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil enriched with organic matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil slightly moist while establishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates light frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60–90cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding: 20px; background: #F2F2F2; border-radius: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNursery Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For best flowering, give bright filtered light rather than deep shade.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0f3f3a;\"\u003eFlowering Season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeomarica produces delicate blue blooms mainly in spring and early summer, with occasional flowering throughout the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c!-- Sidebar --\u003e\n\u003caside style=\"background: #F6F4EF; padding: 28px; border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid #E8E6DF;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #0f3f3a;\"\u003ePlant Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neomarica caerulea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walking Iris\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–90cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumping, slowly spreading\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue \u0026amp; white\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part Shade–Shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 25px; padding: 20px; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #E8E6DF;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the easiest ways to soften shaded spaces without high maintenance. Reliable, elegant and understated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CTA --\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-top: 60px; padding: 30px; background: #0F3F3A; border-radius: 20px; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAdd Elegance to Shaded Spaces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eOrder \u003cstrong\u003eNeomarica caerulea\u003c\/strong\u003e today and introduce architectural foliage and delicate blue flowers to your Sydney garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"The Australian Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"S - 140mm Pot","offer_id":51126968287527,"sku":"NEO-CAE-S","price":20.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"M - 200mm Pot","offer_id":51126968320295,"sku":"NEO-CAE-M","price":34.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/7003\/0762\/files\/15B7C7BB-ABC2-43E1-A935-87F9DD163D41.jpg?v=1762489077","url":"https:\/\/www.theaustralianplantshop.com.au\/products\/neomarica-caerulea-walking-iris","provider":"The Australian Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}