stolon-spreading iris

How to Grow and Care for stolon-spreading iris

stolon-spreading iris · Iris stolonifera

Grow in very well-drained soil, in full sun, and with the top surfaces of the rhizomes exposed so that they get baked in summer sun, which encourages flowering; best grown in a bulb frame in containers using gritty, free-draining compost, and kept dry during late summer and winter; may be grown outside in a well-drained sunny site on a bank or in front of a sunny wall, if given protection from heavy winter rain

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

Planting and Growing stolon-spreading iris

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleMedium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · 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

Grow in very well-drained soil, in full sun, and with the top surfaces of the rhizomes exposed so that they get baked in summer sun, which encourages flowering; best grown in a bulb frame in containers using gritty, free-draining compost, and kept dry during late summer and winter; may be grown outside in a well-drained sunny site on a bank or in front of a sunny wall, if given protection from heavy winter rain

How to Water stolon-spreading iris?

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

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for stolon-spreading iris?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for stolon-spreading iris?

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What Soil Is Best for stolon-spreading iris?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for stolon-spreading iris?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize stolon-spreading iris?

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

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How to Prune stolon-spreading iris?

Remove old flower stems after flowering, and any dying foliage

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How to Propagate stolon-spreading iris?

Propagate by seed, or by division of rhizomes after flowering; for more advice, see dividing irises

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How to Transplant stolon-spreading iris?

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How to Care for stolon-spreading iris in Winter?

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How to Plant stolon-spreading iris?

Grow in very well-drained soil, in full sun, and with the top surfaces of the rhizomes exposed so that they get baked in summer sun, which encourages flowering; best grown in a bulb frame in containers using gritty, free-draining compost, and kept dry during late summer and winter; may be grown outside in a well-drained sunny site on a bank or in front of a sunny wall, if given protection from heavy winter rain

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How to Repot stolon-spreading iris?

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How to Harvest stolon-spreading 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 stolon-spreading iris

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

More General Info About stolon-spreading iris

Attributes of stolon-spreading iris

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginCentral Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Iris stolonifera
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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