Planting and Growing iris 'Red Ember'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Diluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water iris 'Red Ember'?
Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for iris 'Red Ember'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for iris 'Red Ember'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for iris 'Red Ember'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for iris 'Red Ember'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize iris 'Red Ember'?
Diluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom
Learn more →How to Prune iris 'Red Ember'?
Cut back old flower stems after flowering and remove dying foliage in autumn
Learn more →How to Propagate iris 'Red Ember'?
Propagate by division, separating bulb offsets from midsummer to early autumn
Learn more →How to Transplant iris 'Red Ember'?
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Learn more →How to Care for iris 'Red Ember' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant iris 'Red Ember'?
Grow in any moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline, well drained soil in full sun. Plant bulbs at twice their height in late summer or early autumn and feed with a high potash fertiliser after flowering. See bulb iris cultivation for more information
Learn more →How to Repot iris 'Red Ember'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest iris 'Red Ember'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to leaf spots, ink disease, rust diseases, bulb rot and viruses; see Iris diseases for more details
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of iris 'Red Ember'
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling