iris 'Casque d'Or'
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A bearded iris with thick rhizome roots and sword-shaped, strap-like green leaves. In mid-to late spring it produces large, orange and yellow flowers where the darker orange-brown fall petals are suffused with white.
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Casque d'Or' (Iris 'Casque d'Or')
- 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 'Casque d'Or'
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 'Casque d'Or'
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iris 'Casque d'Or' care guide
- Moderate steady soil dampness, avoid soaking thick iris rhizome roots
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate steady soil dampness, avoid soaking thick iris rhizome roots
Fertilizing
FertilizingRhizome flowering feed monthly spring until end of summer growth cycle
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required. Cut back faded flower stems after flowering, and remove withered leaves in late winter or early spring.
Propagation
PropagationLift rhizomes, separate healthy sections and replant in summer or autumn after flowering has finished, see dividing irises
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun. Plant rhizomes just above soil level. See bearded iris cultivation
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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 and snails.
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