Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic'
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An herbaceous perennial forming a clump of narrow green leaves, with very large purple flowers which fade to white at the margins, with paler falls, held well above the foliage
Scientific classification
- Species
- Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic' (Iris ensata 'Imperial Magic')
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Bogs · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Summer
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic'
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 Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic'
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Japanese water iris 'Imperial Magic' care guide
- Keep soil moderately moist in growth, slightly drier after flowering
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep soil moderately moist in growth, slightly drier after flowering
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat before or during bloom
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 moist to wet, deep, humus-rich, acid soil; it thrives at the margins of ponds or streams
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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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