Iris 'Welcome Return'
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An upright, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with strap-like mid green leaves. Large, velvety violet-purple-blue flowers with an open habit, yellow centre and white edging appear from May to June

Scientific classification
- Species
- Iris 'Welcome Return' (Iris 'Welcome Return')
- 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
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Iris 'Welcome Return'
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 'Welcome Return'
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Iris 'Welcome Return' care guide
- Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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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. See dividing irises
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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