Planting and Growing iris 'Austrian Sky'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moist substrate spring budding, dry medium after leaf dieback season |
| 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 | Balanced bulb nutrition applied one time before spring sprouting |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water iris 'Austrian Sky'?
Moist substrate spring budding, dry medium after leaf dieback season
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for iris 'Austrian Sky'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for iris 'Austrian Sky'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for iris 'Austrian Sky'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for iris 'Austrian Sky'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize iris 'Austrian Sky'?
Balanced bulb nutrition applied one time before spring sprouting
Learn more →How to Prune iris 'Austrian Sky'?
Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Learn more →How to Propagate iris 'Austrian Sky'?
Propagate by dividing iris rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn
Learn more →How to Transplant iris 'Austrian Sky'?
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Learn more →How to Care for iris 'Austrian Sky' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant iris 'Austrian Sky'?
Grow in well-drained, preferably neutral to alkaline soil in full sun but acid soils are tolerated if well-drained. Sun on the rhizomes will encourage flowering. See also bearded iris cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot iris 'Austrian Sky'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest iris 'Austrian Sky'?
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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 'Austrian Sky'
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling