iris 'Paradise Bird'
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Paradise Bird' is a rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial to 85cm in height, with sword-shaped, grey-green foliage and purple flowers, the falls paler, with contrasting orange beard
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Paradise Bird' (Iris 'Paradise Bird')
- 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
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of iris 'Paradise Bird'
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 'Paradise Bird'
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iris 'Paradise Bird' care guide
- Deep watering occasionally, well-drained soil critical to thrive
- Watering
- Full sun
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Watering
Deep watering occasionally, well-drained soil critical to thrive
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow-dose balanced fertilizer once in early spring yearly
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 acid loam in full sun. See 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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