iris 'Red Ember'

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A bulbous perennial, growing to 55cm tall, with narrow, upright, strap-like, green leaves and tall, strong stems bearing sumptuous flowers with a blend of rich purple-red standards contrasted against brown falls with a yellow signal. Perfect for planting in drifts, adding to cut flower displays and growing in containers

Scientific classification

Species: iris 'Red Ember' (Iris 'Red Ember')
Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Bulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of iris 'Red Ember'

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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 'Red Ember'

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iris 'Red Ember' care guide

Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Watering: Full sun
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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 back old flower stems after flowering and remove dying foliage in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division, separating bulb offsets from midsummer to early autumn

Growing

Grow in any moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline, well drained soil in full sun. Plant bulbs at twice their height in late summer or early autumn and feed with a high potash fertiliser after flowering. See bulb iris cultivation for more information

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