iris 'Lion King'
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A bulbous perennial, to 60cm tall, with narrow, linear mid green leaves, and in early summer bears flowers with slightly ruffled mahogany-red to copper coloured standards and golden-yellow falls with prominent mahogany-red veining and slightly ruffled margins
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Lion King' (Iris 'Lion King')
- 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
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of iris 'Lion King'
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 'Lion King'
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iris 'Lion King' care guide
- Moderate watering, keep soil slightly damp without standing water
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate watering, keep soil slightly damp without standing water
Fertilizing
FertilizingFertilize lightly in early spring and post-bloom periods
Pruning
PruningFoliage dies down naturally after flowering (summer dormant) so just pull away the foliage once dead and straw-brown
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division, separating bulb offsets from midsummer to early autumn
Growing
GrowingPlant in well-drained soil in a sunny position. See bulb iris cultivation for more information
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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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