iris 'Discovery'
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A bulbous perennial, to around 60cm high, with narrow, upright green leaves. Flowers have violet-blue and lavender standards and falls, with a narrow, golden yellow centre streak. Flowers from late spring to early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Discovery' (Iris 'Discovery')
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Bulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of iris 'Discovery'
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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 'Discovery'
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iris 'Discovery' care guide
- Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow nitrogen feed in spring before and after bloom
Pruning
PruningRemove spent flower stems in summer, and any dying foliage in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division, separating bulb offsets from midsummer to early autumn
Growing
GrowingThrives in a sunny position, in most soils with good drainage. In drier soils, dig in well-rotted organic matter before planting, and mulch in spring. Feed after flowering to encourage bulb growth. See bulb iris cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to leaf spots, ink disease, rust diseases, bulb rot and viruses; see Iris diseases for more details
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and thrips
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