Iris 'Saint Crispin'

How to Grow and Care for Iris 'Saint Crispin'

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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; sun on the rhizomes encourages flowering. Give a high potash feed in spring and divide every three to four years. See also bearded iris cultivation

Watering: Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishesSunlight: Full sunHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Iris 'Saint Crispin'

Iris 'Saint Crispin'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleMedium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingDiluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

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; sun on the rhizomes encourages flowering. Give a high potash feed in spring and divide every three to four years. See also bearded iris cultivation

How to Water Iris 'Saint Crispin'?

Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Iris 'Saint Crispin'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Iris 'Saint Crispin'?

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What Soil Is Best for Iris 'Saint Crispin'?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Iris 'Saint Crispin'?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Iris 'Saint Crispin'?

Diluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom

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How to Prune Iris 'Saint Crispin'?

Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering

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How to Propagate Iris 'Saint Crispin'?

Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn, see dividing irises

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How to Transplant Iris 'Saint Crispin'?

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How to Care for Iris 'Saint Crispin' in Winter?

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How to Plant Iris 'Saint Crispin'?

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; sun on the rhizomes encourages flowering. Give a high potash feed in spring and divide every three to four years. See also bearded iris cultivation

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How to Repot Iris 'Saint Crispin'?

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How to Harvest Iris 'Saint Crispin'?

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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

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The Toxicity of Iris 'Saint Crispin'

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Iris 'Saint Crispin'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Iris 'Saint Crispin'
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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