Danford iris

How to Grow and Care for Danford iris

Danford iris · Iris danfordiae

Grows best in an open, sunny well-drained site. Produces many small bulblets and should be planted deeper than other Reticulata irises to maintain bulbs at flowering size

Watering: Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishesSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Danford iris

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleMedium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · 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

Grows best in an open, sunny well-drained site. Produces many small bulblets and should be planted deeper than other Reticulata irises to maintain bulbs at flowering size

How to Water Danford iris?

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

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Danford iris?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Danford iris?

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What Soil Is Best for Danford iris?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Danford iris?

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

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How to Prune Danford iris?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Danford iris?

Propagate by seed or from offsets; see bulb propagation

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How to Transplant Danford iris?

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How to Care for Danford iris in Winter?

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How to Plant Danford iris?

Grows best in an open, sunny well-drained site. Produces many small bulblets and should be planted deeper than other Reticulata irises to maintain bulbs at flowering size

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How to Repot Danford iris?

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How to Harvest Danford 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 Danford iris

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

More General Info About Danford iris

Attributes of Danford iris

Plant typeBulbs
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginTurkey

Scientific Classification

Species
Iris danfordiae
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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