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, thrips and aphids
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iris 'Wise Gift' · Iris 'Wise Gift'
Grow in any good garden soil that is moisture retentive but not waterlogged. In drier soils, dig in well-rotted organic matter before planting then apply as a mulch each spring. See bulb iris cultivation for further advice
May be susceptible to aphid-borne viruses, bacterial soft rot and grey moulds; see Iris diseases
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, thrips and aphids
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