Iris 'Winter Olympics'

How to Grow and Care for Iris 'Winter Olympics'

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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 growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishesSunlight: Full sunHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Iris 'Winter Olympics'

Iris 'Winter Olympics'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleMedium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingDiluted iris bulb feed every three to four weeks spring blooming season
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 'Winter Olympics'?

Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Iris 'Winter Olympics'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Iris 'Winter Olympics'?

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What Soil Is Best for Iris 'Winter Olympics'?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Iris 'Winter Olympics'?

Diluted iris bulb feed every three to four weeks spring blooming season

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How to Prune Iris 'Winter Olympics'?

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

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How to Propagate Iris 'Winter Olympics'?

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

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How to Transplant Iris 'Winter Olympics'?

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How to Care for Iris 'Winter Olympics' in Winter?

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How to Plant Iris 'Winter Olympics'?

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 'Winter Olympics'?

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How to Harvest Iris 'Winter Olympics'?

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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 'Winter Olympics'

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

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Attributes of Iris 'Winter Olympics'

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

Species
Iris 'Winter Olympics'
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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