iris 'Cranbrook'
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A rhizomatous perennial to 75cm tall with sword-like greyish-green foliage. Unusually coloured flowers have white ruffled standards becoming pale yellow at the base, white flushed yellow falls with grey-brown and violet veining and a conspicuous beard of grey-brown. Very floriferous, flowering from late spring to early summer on flower stems 90cm high
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Cranbrook' (Iris 'Cranbrook')
- 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 'Cranbrook'
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 'Cranbrook'
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iris 'Cranbrook' care guide
- Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom
Pruning
PruningRemove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by dividing iris rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained neutral to alkaline soil in full sun; acid soils tolerated if reliably well-drained
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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, thrips and aphids
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