Planting and Growing iris 'Ruby Eruption'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moist but well drained soil, limit water supply once dormancy arrives |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Low nitrogen bulb fertilizer monthly during active spring growth |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water iris 'Ruby Eruption'?
Moist but well drained soil, limit water supply once dormancy arrives
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for iris 'Ruby Eruption'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for iris 'Ruby Eruption'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for iris 'Ruby Eruption'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for iris 'Ruby Eruption'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize iris 'Ruby Eruption'?
Low nitrogen bulb fertilizer monthly during active spring growth
Learn more →How to Prune iris 'Ruby Eruption'?
Cut down old flower stems after flowering, and remove any dying foliage in autumn
Learn more →How to Propagate iris 'Ruby Eruption'?
Propagate by division of rhizomes after flowering, from midsummer to late summer; for more advice, see dividing irises
Learn more →How to Transplant iris 'Ruby Eruption'?
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Learn more →How to Care for iris 'Ruby Eruption' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant iris 'Ruby Eruption'?
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, and with the top surfaces of the rhizomes exposed so that they get baked in summer sun, which encourages flowering
Learn more →How to Repot iris 'Ruby Eruption'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest iris 'Ruby Eruption'?
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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 'Ruby Eruption'
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling