Bokhara iris

How to Grow and Care for Bokhara iris

Bokhara iris · Iris bucharica

Grow in well-drained neutral or slightly alkaline soil. Take care not to damage the fleshy roots when transplanting

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 Bokhara iris

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleMedium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well 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 neutral or slightly alkaline soil. Take care not to damage the fleshy roots when transplanting

How to Water Bokhara iris?

Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Bokhara iris?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Bokhara iris?

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What Soil Is Best for Bokhara iris?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Bokhara iris?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Bokhara iris?

Diluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom

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How to Prune Bokhara iris?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Bokhara iris?

Propagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Lift and separate bulbs in early autumn

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How to Transplant Bokhara iris?

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How to Care for Bokhara iris in Winter?

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How to Plant Bokhara iris?

Grow in well-drained neutral or slightly alkaline soil. Take care not to damage the fleshy roots when transplanting

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How to Repot Bokhara iris?

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How to Harvest Bokhara 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 thrips

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The Toxicity of Bokhara iris

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

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Attributes of Bokhara iris

Plant typeBulbs
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginAfghanistan, Tadzhikistan, Uzbekistan

Scientific Classification

Species
Iris bucharica
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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