Planting and Growing tall bearded iris 'Tall Chief'
| 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 · 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 tall bearded iris 'Tall Chief'?
Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for tall bearded iris 'Tall Chief'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for tall bearded iris 'Tall Chief'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for tall bearded iris 'Tall Chief'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for tall bearded iris 'Tall Chief'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize tall bearded iris 'Tall Chief'?
Diluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom
Learn more →How to Prune tall bearded iris 'Tall Chief'?
Cut down old flower stems after flowering, and remove any dying foliage in autumn
Learn more →How to Propagate tall bearded iris 'Tall Chief'?
Propagate by division of rhizomes after flowering, from midsummer to late summer; for more advice, see dividing irises
Learn more →How to Transplant tall bearded iris 'Tall Chief'?
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Learn more →How to Care for tall bearded iris 'Tall Chief' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant tall bearded iris 'Tall Chief'?
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, and with the top surfaces of the rhizomes exposed so that they get baked in summer sun, which encourages flowering. See bearded iris cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot tall bearded iris 'Tall Chief'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest tall bearded iris 'Tall Chief'?
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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 tall bearded iris 'Tall Chief'
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling