variegated Japanese iris

How to Grow and Care for variegated Japanese iris

variegated Japanese iris · Iris laevigata 'Variegata'

Grow in moist to wet, deep, humus-rich, acid soil; thrives at the margins of ponds or streams. Tolerates some lime

Watering: Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigationsSunlight: Full sunHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing variegated Japanese iris

variegated Japanese iris
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleWater moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly drained
FertilizingLow nitrogen feed in spring before and after bloom
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in moist to wet, deep, humus-rich, acid soil; thrives at the margins of ponds or streams. Tolerates some lime

How to Water variegated Japanese iris?

Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for variegated Japanese iris?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for variegated Japanese iris?

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What Soil Is Best for variegated Japanese iris?

Soil type
Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for variegated Japanese iris?

Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize variegated Japanese iris?

Low nitrogen feed in spring before and after bloom

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How to Prune variegated Japanese iris?

Cut back after flowering

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How to Propagate variegated Japanese iris?

Propagate by division from midsummer to early autumn, plant immediately in flowering positions

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How to Transplant variegated Japanese iris?

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How to Care for variegated Japanese iris in Winter?

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How to Plant variegated Japanese iris?

Grow in moist to wet, deep, humus-rich, acid soil; thrives at the margins of ponds or streams. Tolerates some lime

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How to Repot variegated Japanese iris?

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How to Harvest variegated Japanese iris?

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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, snails and iris sawfly

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The Toxicity of variegated Japanese iris

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

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Attributes of variegated Japanese iris

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

Species
Iris laevigata 'Variegata'
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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