Iris confusa 'Martyn Rix'
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An evergreen, rhizomatous perennial forming a clump of upright stems and fans of sword-shaped leaves to around 40cm long. In late spring and early summer branched stems to 90cm tall bear a succession of short-lived, lilac flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- Iris confusa 'Martyn Rix' (Iris confusa 'Martyn Rix')
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 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 confusa 'Martyn Rix'
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 confusa 'Martyn Rix'
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Iris confusa 'Martyn Rix' care guide
- Regular watering spring growth, reduce irrigation autumn leaf dieback
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Regular watering spring growth, reduce irrigation autumn leaf dieback
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak bulb liquid feed applied once before spring leaf emergence phase
Pruning
PruningRemove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division. See dividing irises
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun or partial shade
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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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