Iris 'Carmen'

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A bulbous perennial, growing to 60cm tall, with narrow, upright, strap-like, dark green leaves and tall, sturdy stems bearing large flowers that have lavender blushing standards above delicate, purple veined, white falls with a golden yellow centre spot. Perfect for cut flowers and container growing

Scientific classification

Species: Iris 'Carmen' (Iris 'Carmen')
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
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Iris 'Carmen'

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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 'Carmen'

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Iris 'Carmen' 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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