Planting and Growing Iris 'Dover Castle'
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| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Diluted iris bulb feed every three to four weeks spring blooming season |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water Iris 'Dover Castle'?
Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Iris 'Dover Castle'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Iris 'Dover Castle'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Iris 'Dover Castle'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Iris 'Dover Castle'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Iris 'Dover Castle'?
Diluted iris bulb feed every three to four weeks spring blooming season
Learn more →How to Prune Iris 'Dover Castle'?
Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Learn more →How to Propagate Iris 'Dover Castle'?
Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn. See dividing irises
Learn more →How to Transplant Iris 'Dover Castle'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Iris 'Dover Castle' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Iris 'Dover Castle'?
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 'Dover Castle'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Iris 'Dover Castle'?
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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 'Dover Castle'
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling