Planting and Growing Iris 'Patina'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate moisture spring-summer, dry dormant soil in cold winter |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Diluted bulb feed twice yearly pre-bud and post-bloom fading |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water Iris 'Patina'?
Moderate moisture spring-summer, dry dormant soil in cold winter
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Iris 'Patina'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Iris 'Patina'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Iris 'Patina'?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Iris 'Patina'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Iris 'Patina'?
Diluted bulb feed twice yearly pre-bud and post-bloom fading
Learn more →How to Prune Iris 'Patina'?
Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Learn more →How to Propagate Iris 'Patina'?
Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn, see dividing irises
Learn more →How to Transplant Iris 'Patina'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Iris 'Patina' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Iris 'Patina'?
Grow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acidic soil in full sun. Do not cover the rhizomes with mulch, or allow other plants to shade them; sun on the rhizomes encourages flowering. Give a high potash feed in spring and divide every three to four years. See also bearded iris cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot Iris 'Patina'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Iris 'Patina'?
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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 and snails
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Iris 'Patina'
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling