iris 'Peter James'
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Peter James' is a vigorous but compact plant to 30cm tall, with glaucous leaves and light violet-blue flowers in spring, the falls with darker veining and a white beard
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Peter James' (Iris 'Peter James')
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of iris 'Peter James'
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 'Peter James'
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iris 'Peter James' care guide
- Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
- Watering
- Full sun
- 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
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
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid loam in full sun
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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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