iris 'Blue Bossa'
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A vigorous, compact plant, with lax green leaves to 36cm long, Flower stems are straight, to 26cm, bearing 1 or 2 well-proportioned, medium flowers. Standards erect, purple-violet, veined. Falls are held horizontal, purple-violet with fine purple veining and a violet signal. Flowers last well; mid- tolate season
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Blue Bossa' (Iris 'Blue Bossa')
- 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
- Evergreen
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of iris 'Blue Bossa'
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 'Blue Bossa'
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iris 'Blue Bossa' care guide
- Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring 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 acid or neutral soil in sun or partial shade with a cool root run where the soil is moist but well-drained. Mulch in spring
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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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