Iris 'Red Orchid'
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A rhizomatous perennial to around 40cm with sword-like grey-green foliage and rich magenta to wine-red flowers with yellow markings, appearing in mid spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Iris 'Red Orchid' (Iris 'Red Orchid')
- 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 'Red Orchid'
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 'Red Orchid'
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Iris 'Red Orchid' care guide
- Deep watering occasionally, well-drained soil essential for health
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Deep watering occasionally, well-drained soil essential for health
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow-dose bloom iris fertilizer once before spring bud emergence
Pruning
PruningRemove spent flower stems and any dying foliage in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division, see dividing iris for more detailed advice
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun. See bearded iris cultivation for more detailed advice
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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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