Planting and Growing Japanese water iris 'Ruby King'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Evenly moist root zone throughout growth, never leave rhizomes in stale water |
| Sunlight requirements | Partial shade · Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Clay · Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Poorly drained · Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced iris feed every three weeks during active spring and summer growth |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water Japanese water iris 'Ruby King'?
Evenly moist root zone throughout growth, never leave rhizomes in stale water
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Japanese water iris 'Ruby King'?
Partial shade · Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Japanese water iris 'Ruby King'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Japanese water iris 'Ruby King'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Japanese water iris 'Ruby King'?
Poorly drained · Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Japanese water iris 'Ruby King'?
Balanced iris feed every three weeks during active spring and summer growth
Learn more →How to Prune Japanese water iris 'Ruby King'?
Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Learn more →How to Propagate Japanese water iris 'Ruby King'?
Propagate by division of rhizomes after flowering from midsummer to early autumn every three years
Learn more →How to Transplant Japanese water iris 'Ruby King'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Japanese water iris 'Ruby King' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Japanese water iris 'Ruby King'?
Grow in moist to wet, deep, humus-rich, acid soil, plant rhizomes 7.5cm deep; it thrives at the margins of ponds or streams, but avoid winter waterlogging
Learn more →How to Repot Japanese water iris 'Ruby King'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Japanese water iris 'Ruby King'?
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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, iris thrip and iris sawfly
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Japanese water iris 'Ruby King'
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling