iris 'Sulphureux'
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A rhizomatous perennial to around 80cm tall with fans of sword-shaped, greyish-green foliage. Flowers borne on well-branched stems from late spring into early summer comprise pale yellow-white standards, creamy falls striped with yellow and brown markings and edged with white and a small orange beard
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Sulphureux' (Iris 'Sulphureux')
- 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 'Sulphureux'
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 'Sulphureux'
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iris 'Sulphureux' care guide
- Medium watering rate, rhizome substrate damp without standing water pools
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Medium watering rate, rhizome substrate damp without standing water pools
Fertilizing
FertilizingIris bulb nutrient feed biweekly before blooming and flower fading
Pruning
PruningRemove any dying foliage in autumn; old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn; see dividing irises
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acidic soil in full sun. Do not cover the rhizomes with mulch, or allow other plants to shade them; sun on the rhizomes encourages flowering. Give a high potash feed in spring and divide every three to four years. See also 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, snails and thrips
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