Siberian iris 'Dreaming Spires'

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Dreaming Spires' is an herbaceous perennial to 65cm in height, with narrow green leaves and erect stems each bearing 1-2 blue flowers in early summer, the standards darker towards the base

Siberian iris 'Dreaming Spires'

Scientific classification

Species
Siberian iris 'Dreaming Spires' (Iris 'Dreaming Spires')
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
Summer
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Siberian iris 'Dreaming Spires'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Siberian iris 'Dreaming Spires'

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Siberian iris 'Dreaming Spires' 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 any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn

Growing

Grow in any good garden soil that is preferably moist but not waterlogged. In drier soils, dig in well-rotted organic matter before planting then apply as a mulch each 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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