Planting and Growing iris 'Blue Shimmer'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand · Clay |
| Soil pH | Acid · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Diluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water iris 'Blue Shimmer'?
Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for iris 'Blue Shimmer'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for iris 'Blue Shimmer'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for iris 'Blue Shimmer'?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand · Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for iris 'Blue Shimmer'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize iris 'Blue Shimmer'?
Diluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom
Learn more →How to Prune iris 'Blue Shimmer'?
No pruning required. Cut back faded flower stems after flowering, and remove withered leaves in late winter or early spring.
Learn more →How to Propagate iris 'Blue Shimmer'?
Lift rhizomes, separate healthy sections and replant in summer or autumn after flowering has finished, see dividing irises
Learn more →How to Transplant iris 'Blue Shimmer'?
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Learn more →How to Care for iris 'Blue Shimmer' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant iris 'Blue Shimmer'?
Grow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun. Plant rhizomes just above soil level. See bearded iris cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot iris 'Blue Shimmer'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest iris 'Blue Shimmer'?
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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 and snails.
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of iris 'Blue Shimmer'
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling