candy lily

How to Grow and Care for candy lily

candy lily · Iris × norrisii

Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded position. Tend to be short lived

Watering: Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishesSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing candy lily

candy lily
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleMedium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingDiluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded position. Tend to be short lived

How to Water candy lily?

Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for candy lily?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for candy lily?

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What Soil Is Best for candy lily?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for candy lily?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize candy lily?

Diluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom

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How to Prune candy lily?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate candy lily?

Propagate by seed or by division

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How to Transplant candy lily?

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How to Care for candy lily in Winter?

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How to Plant candy lily?

Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded position. Tend to be short lived

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How to Repot candy lily?

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How to Harvest candy lily?

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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 candy lily

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

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Attributes of candy lily

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Iris × norrisii
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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