Iris 'Purple Sensation'
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A bulbous perennial, growing to 60cm tall, with upright, lance-shaped, bright green leaves and sumptuously dark purple flowers with yellow markings on the purple falls. Perfect for cut flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- Iris 'Purple Sensation' (Iris 'Purple Sensation')
- 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
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Iris 'Purple Sensation'
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 'Purple Sensation'
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Iris 'Purple Sensation' 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
PruningCut back old flower stems after flowering and remove dying foliage in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division, separating bulb offsets from midsummer to early autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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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 and snails and thrips
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