iris 'Dutch Chocolate'
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A rhizomatous perennial to around 90cm tall with a fan of sword-shaped, grey-green leaves and tall, upright stems bearing fragrant flowers with ruffled petals in shades of brown, orange and dark red from late spring into early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Dutch Chocolate' (Iris 'Dutch Chocolate')
- 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
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of iris 'Dutch Chocolate'
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 'Dutch Chocolate'
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iris 'Dutch Chocolate' care guide
- Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom
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 acidic soil in full sun. Do not cover the rhizomes with mulch or allow other plants to shade them as sun on the rhizomes encourages flowering. For further information see bearded iris cultivation
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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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