Siberian iris 'Soft Blue'

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Soft Blue' is a clump-forming perennial to 1.2m, with slender leaves and up to 6 flowers per stem, with dark veined, light violet standards flushed with dark violet along the veins

Siberian iris 'Soft Blue'

Scientific classification

Species
Siberian iris 'Soft Blue' (Iris 'Soft Blue')
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
1-1.5 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Siberian iris 'Soft Blue'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

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Siberian iris 'Soft Blue' care guide

Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes

Fertilizing

Diluted iris bulb feed every three to four weeks spring blooming season

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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