Iris 'Frans Hals'

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A bulbous perennial, growing to 60cm tall, with upright, strap-like, green leaves and tall, sturdy stems bearing striking flowers with deep violet-purple standards and golden-yellow falls. Perfect for cut flowers and container growing

Scientific classification

Species: Iris 'Frans Hals' (Iris 'Frans Hals')
Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial · Bulbs
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Iris 'Frans Hals'

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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 'Frans Hals'

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Iris 'Frans Hals' care guide

Water thoroughly when top substrate partially dries out each irrigation
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Water thoroughly when top substrate partially dries out each irrigation

Fertilizing

Diluted iris flowering feed every three weeks spring growing months

Pruning

Cut back old flower stems after flowering and remove dying foliage in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division, separating bulb offsets from midsummer to early autumn

Growing

Grow in any moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline, well drained soil in full sun. Plant bulbs at twice their height in late summer or early autumn and feed with a high potash fertiliser after flowering. See bulb iris cultivation for more information

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