variegated iris

How to Grow and Care for variegated iris

variegated iris · Iris variegata
Also known as: Hungarian iris

Grow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun. Will tolerate some shade. See bearded iris cultivation for more detailed advice

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 variegated iris

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Care difficulty2 / 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 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 well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun. Will tolerate some shade. See bearded iris cultivation for more detailed advice

How to Water variegated iris?

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

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for variegated iris?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for variegated iris?

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What Soil Is Best for variegated iris?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize variegated iris?

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

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How to Prune variegated iris?

Remove spent flower stems and any dying foliage in autumn

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How to Propagate variegated iris?

Propagate by division, see dividing iris for more detailed advice

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How to Transplant variegated iris?

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How to Care for variegated iris in Winter?

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How to Plant variegated iris?

Grow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun. Will tolerate some shade. See bearded iris cultivation for more detailed advice

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How to Repot variegated iris?

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How to Harvest variegated 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 variegated iris

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

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Attributes of variegated iris

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Iris variegata
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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FAQs About variegated iris

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