blood-red iris

How to Grow and Care for blood-red iris

blood-red iris · Iris sanguinea

Grow in a well-drained, neutral to acid loam in full sun or partial shade

Watering: Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishesSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing blood-red iris

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleMedium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureWell 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 a well-drained, neutral to acid loam in full sun or partial shade

How to Water blood-red iris?

Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for blood-red iris?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for blood-red iris?

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What Soil Is Best for blood-red iris?

Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for blood-red iris?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize blood-red iris?

Diluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom

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How to Prune blood-red iris?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate blood-red iris?

Propagate by seed sown in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Lift rhizomes and plant immediately in the flowering site from midsummer to early autumn

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How to Transplant blood-red iris?

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How to Care for blood-red iris in Winter?

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How to Plant blood-red iris?

Grow in a well-drained, neutral to acid loam in full sun or partial shade

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How to Repot blood-red iris?

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How to Harvest blood-red 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 blood-red iris

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

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Attributes of blood-red iris

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginS. Siberia to Japan

Scientific Classification

Species
Iris sanguinea
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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