Planting and Growing Spanish iris
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Low nitrogen feed in spring before and after bloom |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water Spanish iris?
Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Spanish iris?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Spanish iris?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Spanish iris?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Spanish iris?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Spanish iris?
Low nitrogen feed in spring before and after bloom
Learn more →How to Prune Spanish iris?
Remove the foliage once it has died down
Learn more →How to Propagate Spanish iris?
Lift and propagate by division in early autumn. Propagate by seed; sow seeds in cold frame in spring or autumn
Learn more →How to Transplant Spanish iris?
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Learn more →How to Care for Spanish iris in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Spanish iris?
Grow in well-drained neutral or slightly alkaline soil
Learn more →How to Repot Spanish iris?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Spanish iris?
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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 Spanish iris
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling