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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Siberian iris 'Simple Gifts' · Pests & diseases
Siberian iris 'Simple Gifts' · Iris 'Simple Gifts'
Grow in any good garden soil that is preferably moist but not waterlogged; in drier soils, dig in well-rotted organic matter before planting then apply as a mulch each spring
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