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Iris 'Dance Ballerina Dance'

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A clump-forming, upright perennial, to around 80cm high in flower, with narrowly sword-shaped, slightly grey-green leaves. Flowers have ruffled, near white standards brushed with pale pink, and lavender falls with a paler edge. Early flowering

Scientific classification

Species: Iris 'Dance Ballerina Dance' (Iris 'Dance Ballerina Dance')
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: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Iris 'Dance Ballerina Dance'

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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 'Dance Ballerina Dance'

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Iris 'Dance Ballerina Dance' care guide

Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes

Fertilizing

Diluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom

Pruning

Remove spent flower stems after flowering, and any dying foliage in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division, see dividing irises for more detailed advice

Growing

Thrives in a sunny position, in moist but well-drained, ideally neutral to slightly acid soil. Will tolerate some dappled shade, though they flower best in full sun. Divide every three to five years to maintain vigour. See bearded iris cultivation for more detailed advice

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