iris 'Limbo'
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Limbo' is a hybrid between I. pseudacorus and I. versicolor, and is a fairly tall plant with white and purple flowers in early summer, the falls netted with white and with a large orange 'signal' patch
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Limbo' (Iris 'Limbo')
- 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
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of iris 'Limbo'
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 'Limbo'
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iris 'Limbo' care guide
- Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow nitrogen feed in spring before and after bloom
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagation is by division in spring or late summer. See dividing irises
Growing
GrowingGrow in any good garden soil that is preferably moist but not waterlogged. In drier soils, dig in well-rotted organic matter before planting then apply as a mulch each 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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