iris 'Gull's Wing'

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A clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial to 80cm tall with narrow, grass-like mid green leaves and slightly ruffled white flowers, yellow at the bases with broad, flaring petals, borne on upright stems held above the foliage, in late spring or early summer

Scientific classification

Species: iris 'Gull's Wing' (Iris 'Gull's Wing')
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 'Gull's Wing'

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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 'Gull's Wing'

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iris 'Gull's Wing' 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

Cut down old flower stems after flowering, and remove any dying foliage in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division of rhizomes after flowering, from midsummer to early autumn; for more advice, see dividing irises

Growing

Plant in any good garden soil that is moist but well-drained (not waterlogged); improve dry soils by digging in well-rotted organic matter and apply as a mulch each spring

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