Planting and Growing Japanese water iris 'Magic Opal'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Keep root zone evenly moist through growth without stagnant water |
| Sunlight requirements | Full shade · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil moisture | Poorly drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced iris feed every three weeks in active spring and summer growth |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water Japanese water iris 'Magic Opal'?
Keep root zone evenly moist through growth without stagnant water
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Japanese water iris 'Magic Opal'?
Full shade · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Japanese water iris 'Magic Opal'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Japanese water iris 'Magic Opal'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Japanese water iris 'Magic Opal'?
Poorly drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Japanese water iris 'Magic Opal'?
Balanced iris feed every three weeks in active spring and summer growth
Learn more →How to Prune Japanese water iris 'Magic Opal'?
Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Learn more →How to Propagate Japanese water iris 'Magic Opal'?
Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn
Learn more →How to Transplant Japanese water iris 'Magic Opal'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Japanese water iris 'Magic Opal' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Japanese water iris 'Magic Opal'?
Grow in moist to wet, deep, humus-rich, acid soil; it thrives at the margins of ponds or streams
Learn more →How to Repot Japanese water iris 'Magic Opal'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Japanese water iris 'Magic Opal'?
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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 Japanese water iris 'Magic Opal'
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling