Iris 'Banbury Ruffles'
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A standard, dwarf bearded iris with fans of lance-shaped, grey-green leaves. In mid-to late spring it produces violet-blue flowers with wavy edges. The fall petals have deep purple-blue patches and sport a blue 'beard'. Height around 38cm (15in).
Scientific classification
- Species
- Iris 'Banbury Ruffles' (Iris 'Banbury Ruffles')
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 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 'Banbury Ruffles'
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 'Banbury Ruffles'
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Iris 'Banbury Ruffles' care guide
- Moist during growth, cut watering heavily once foliage dies back naturally
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moist during growth, cut watering heavily once foliage dies back naturally
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced liquid fertilizer biweekly before bloom stalks fully develop
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required. Cut back stems after flowering finishes
Propagation
PropagationDivide in summer after flowering
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, acid to neutral soil in full sun. Leave thick rhizome roots exposed on the soil surface when planting. See border 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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