iris 'Professor Blaauw'
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Professor Blaauw' is a bulbous perennial to 60cm tall, with erect, narrow leaves and deep violet-blue flowers 8-10cm wide, the rounded falls with a yellow central mark, opening in mid spring and summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Professor Blaauw' (Iris 'Professor Blaauw')
- 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
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of iris 'Professor Blaauw'
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 'Professor Blaauw'
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iris 'Professor Blaauw' care guide
- Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division, separating bulb offsets from midsummer to early autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, neutral or slightly alkaline soil. See bulb iris cultivation for more information
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to leaf spots, ink disease, rust diseases, bulb rot and viruses; see Iris diseases for more details
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and thrips
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