iris 'Supreme Sultan'
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Supreme Sultan' is a rhizomatous perennial to 1m tall with upright, strap-like leaves. Large, ruffled, scented flowers 15-20cm wide are borne in summer on stout stem; the falls are a deep mahogany-red with golden beards whilst the arched standards are a deep golden-yellow
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Supreme Sultan' (Iris 'Supreme Sultan')
- 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 'Supreme Sultan'
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 'Supreme Sultan'
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iris 'Supreme Sultan' care guide
- Keep soil moderately moist in growth, slightly drier after flowering
- Watering
- Full sun
- 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
PruningCut down old flower stems after flowering, and remove any dying foliage in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of rhizomes after flowering, from midsummer to late summer; for more advice, see dividing irises
Growing
GrowingPlant in full sun in well-drained soil, and with the top surfaces of the rhizomes exposed so that they get baked in summer sun, which encourages flowering. 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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