Planting and Growing tawny iris
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Clay |
| Soil pH | Neutral · Acid |
| Soil moisture | Poorly drained |
| Fertilizing | Low nitrogen feed in spring before and after bloom |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water tawny iris?
Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for tawny iris?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for tawny iris?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for tawny iris?
- Soil type
- Loam · Clay
- Soil pH
- Neutral · Acid
What Are the Moisture Requirements for tawny iris?
Poorly drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize tawny iris?
Low nitrogen feed in spring before and after bloom
Learn more →How to Prune tawny iris?
Remove spent flowering stems and dead leaves as required
Learn more →How to Propagate tawny iris?
Propagate by division from midsummer to early autumn, see dividing iris for more detailed advice
Learn more →How to Transplant tawny iris?
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Learn more →How to Care for tawny iris in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant tawny iris?
Grow in damp, humus-rich soil, or in up to 15cm of standing water. Ideal at the margins of ponds or streams, in bog gardens, or in spring-flooding areas that dry out over summer. Thrives in high summer temperatures
Learn more →How to Repot tawny iris?
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Learn more →How to Harvest tawny iris?
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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 and snails, sawfly larvae and thrips
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of tawny iris
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling