Planting and Growing iris 'Staten Island'
| 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 | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · 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 'Staten Island'?
Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for iris 'Staten Island'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for iris 'Staten Island'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for iris 'Staten Island'?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for iris 'Staten Island'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize iris 'Staten Island'?
Diluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom
Learn more →How to Prune iris 'Staten Island'?
Remove any dying foliage in autumn; old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Learn more →How to Propagate iris 'Staten Island'?
Propagate by division; see dividing irises
Learn more →How to Transplant iris 'Staten Island'?
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Learn more →How to Care for iris 'Staten Island' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant iris 'Staten Island'?
Grow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acidic soil in full sun. Do not cover the rhizomes with mulch or allow other plants to shade them as sun on the rhizomes encourages flowering. For further information see bearded iris cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot iris 'Staten Island'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest iris 'Staten Island'?
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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 'Staten Island'
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling