Planting and Growing Siberian iris 'Peter Hewitt'
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| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Even moist soil growth phase, dry dormant rhizome season |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Iris rhizome feed monthly before flower bud development |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water Siberian iris 'Peter Hewitt'?
Even moist soil growth phase, dry dormant rhizome season
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Siberian iris 'Peter Hewitt'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Siberian iris 'Peter Hewitt'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Siberian iris 'Peter Hewitt'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Siberian iris 'Peter Hewitt'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Siberian iris 'Peter Hewitt'?
Iris rhizome feed monthly before flower bud development
Learn more →How to Prune Siberian iris 'Peter Hewitt'?
Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Learn more →How to Propagate Siberian iris 'Peter Hewitt'?
Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn
Learn more →How to Transplant Siberian iris 'Peter Hewitt'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Siberian iris 'Peter Hewitt' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Siberian iris 'Peter Hewitt'?
Grow in any good garden soil that is preferably moist but not waterlogged. In drier soils, dig in well-rotted organic matter before planting then apply as a mulch each spring
Learn more →How to Repot Siberian iris 'Peter Hewitt'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Siberian iris 'Peter Hewitt'?
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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 Siberian iris 'Peter Hewitt'
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling