Iris 'Hubbard'
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A clump-forming, upright perennial, to around 90cm high in flower, with narrowly sword-shaped, slightly grey-green leaves. Flowers have ruffled, velvety reddish-purple petals with a white signal on the falls. Midseason
Scientific classification
- Species
- Iris 'Hubbard' (Iris 'Hubbard')
- 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
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Iris 'Hubbard'
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 'Hubbard'
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Iris 'Hubbard' care guide
- Let top soil dry partially then deep water, avoid soggy rhizomes
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Let top soil dry partially then deep water, avoid soggy rhizomes
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted iris rhizome feed monthly spring through mid summer time
Pruning
PruningRemove spent flower stems and any dying foliage in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division, see dividing iris for more detailed advice
Growing
GrowingThrives 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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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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