Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic'

How to Grow and Care for Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic'

Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic' · Iris ensata 'Imperial Magic'

Grow in moist to wet, deep, humus-rich, acid soil; it thrives at the margins of ponds or streams

Watering: Keep soil moderately moist in growth, slightly drier after floweringSunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic'

Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil moderately moist in growth, slightly drier after flowering
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid
Soil moisturePoorly drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat before or during bloom
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in moist to wet, deep, humus-rich, acid soil; it thrives at the margins of ponds or streams

How to Water Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic'?

Keep soil moderately moist in growth, slightly drier after flowering

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic'?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic'?

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What Soil Is Best for Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic'?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic'?

Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic'?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat before or during bloom

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How to Prune Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic'?

Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering

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How to Propagate Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic'?

Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn

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How to Transplant Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic'?

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How to Care for Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic' in Winter?

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How to Plant Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic'?

Grow in moist to wet, deep, humus-rich, acid soil; it thrives at the margins of ponds or streams

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How to Repot Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic'?

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How to Harvest Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic'?

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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

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The Toxicity of Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic'

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic'

Plant typeBogs · Herbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Iris ensata 'Imperial Magic'
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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