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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iris 'Captive Sun' · Iris 'Captive Sun'
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, with the top surfaces of the rhizomes exposed so that they get baked in summer sun, which encourages flowering. See also bearded iris cultivation
May be susceptible to aphid-borne viruses, bacterial soft rot and grey moulds; see Iris diseases
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and thrips
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