iris 'Ruby Eruption'
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Ruby Eruption' is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial, up to 30cm high, with glaucous leaves and ruffled, scented flowers in late spring and early summer. Flowers have a base colour of yellow and are edged, veined and spotted with deep purplish maroon; beards white and maroon
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Ruby Eruption' (Iris 'Ruby Eruption')
- 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
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of iris 'Ruby Eruption'
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 'Ruby Eruption'
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iris 'Ruby Eruption' care guide
- Moist but well drained soil, limit water supply once dormancy arrives
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moist but well drained soil, limit water supply once dormancy arrives
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow nitrogen bulb fertilizer monthly during active spring growth
Pruning
PruningCut down old flower stems after flowering, and remove any dying foliage in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of rhizomes after flowering, from midsummer to late summer; for more advice, see dividing irises
Growing
GrowingPlant in full sun in well-drained soil, and with the top surfaces of the rhizomes exposed so that they get baked in summer sun, which encourages flowering
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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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