iris 'Ring o' Roses'
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Ring o' Roses' is an evergreen perennial forming a compact clump to 50cm in height, with narrow, dark green leaves. Flowers 8cm in width, flushed and veined light violet on a cream ground, the falls with few deep purple veins
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Ring o' Roses' (Iris 'Ring o' Roses')
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of iris 'Ring o' Roses'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of iris 'Ring o' Roses'
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iris 'Ring o' Roses' care guide
- Keep soil moderately moist, stop watering as leaves start to wither
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil moderately moist, stop watering as leaves start to wither
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced iris feed every three weeks spring before bloom opening
Pruning
PruningRemove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in acid or neutral soil in sun or partial shade with a cool root run where the soil is moist but well-drained. Mulch in spring
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Common pests and 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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