iris 'Breakers'
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Breakers' is a rhizomatous perennial with narrow, glaucous foliage and stems to 1m in height, bearing up to 10 light violet-blue flowers, the drooping falls darker violet flushed purple
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Breakers' (Iris 'Breakers')
- 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 'Breakers'
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 'Breakers'
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iris 'Breakers' care guide
- Moist soil during foliage growth, reduce water post-bloom fading
- Watering
- Full sun
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Watering
Moist soil during foliage growth, reduce water post-bloom fading
Fertilizing
FertilizingHigh phosphorus iris feed biweekly pre and mid blooming period
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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