Planting and Growing iris 'Susan Gillespie'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Evenly moist soil in spring, drier substrate through summer heat |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Light phosphorus flower feed pre-bloom, cease after flowering |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water iris 'Susan Gillespie'?
Evenly moist soil in spring, drier substrate through summer heat
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for iris 'Susan Gillespie'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for iris 'Susan Gillespie'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for iris 'Susan Gillespie'?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for iris 'Susan Gillespie'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize iris 'Susan Gillespie'?
Light phosphorus flower feed pre-bloom, cease after flowering
Learn more →How to Prune iris 'Susan Gillespie'?
Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Learn more →How to Propagate iris 'Susan Gillespie'?
Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn
Learn more →How to Transplant iris 'Susan Gillespie'?
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Learn more →How to Care for iris 'Susan Gillespie' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant iris 'Susan Gillespie'?
Grow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid loam in full sun
Learn more →How to Repot iris 'Susan Gillespie'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest iris 'Susan Gillespie'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to aphid-borne viruses, bacterial soft rot and grey moulds; see Iris diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and thrips
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of iris 'Susan Gillespie'
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling