iris 'Piroska'
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A vigorous, spreading plant with erect, glaucous leaves to 70cm. Flower stems erect to around 85cm, slightly zig-zag, with up to 9 large, well-spaced flowers per stem. Standards are wide, arched, apricot yellow. Falls held almost horizontal with the tips turning up, apricot, veined. Beard orange-red. Mid season
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Piroska' (Iris 'Piroska')
- 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
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of iris 'Piroska'
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 'Piroska'
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iris 'Piroska' care guide
- Moderate watering cycle, let soil partially dry between deep soaks
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate watering cycle, let soil partially dry between deep soaks
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted iris-specific feed every four weeks spring through summer
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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