iris 'Staplehurst'
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A vigorous, compact plant with green to glaucous foliage and straight, erect stems to 52cm bearing up to 5 small flowers. Standards are cupped, arching, translucent grey-brown with yellow tones and brown speckles. Falls are held nearly horizontal, white, maroon-veined and dotted on margins. Beards inconspicuous, yellow orange. Early to mid season
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Staplehurst' (Iris 'Staplehurst')
- 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
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of iris 'Staplehurst'
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 'Staplehurst'
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iris 'Staplehurst' care guide
- Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted iris bulb feed every three to four weeks spring blooming season
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, see dividing irises
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid loam in full sun. 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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