iris 'Royal Contrast'
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Royal Contrast' is a perennial to 36cm in height with lance-shaped, grey-green leaves. The dark purple flowers become deeper purple around the white beards; flowers late spring to early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Royal Contrast' (Iris 'Royal Contrast')
- 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
- 0.1-0.5 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 'Royal Contrast'
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 'Royal Contrast'
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iris 'Royal Contrast' care guide
- Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted iris bulb feed every three to four weeks spring blooming season
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
Growing
GrowingGrows best in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. For maximum flower set, bearded iris rhizomes need to be warmed by the sun. Plant with the rhizome just above the soil to maximise exposure to the sun and make sure that there is not too much competition from surrounding plants
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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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