Iris 'Tinkerbell'
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A standard, dwarf bearded iris with fans of lance-shaped, grey-green leaves. In mid-to late spring it produces mid-blue flowers with dark purple markings on the lower fall petals, which also have a white 'beard'. Height around 30cm (12in)
Scientific classification
- Species
- Iris 'Tinkerbell' (Iris 'Tinkerbell')
- 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
- 0.5-1 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 'Tinkerbell'
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 'Tinkerbell'
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Iris 'Tinkerbell' care guide
- Regular moisture in spring, drier soil when foliage fades fully
- Watering
- Full sun
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Watering
Regular moisture in spring, drier soil when foliage fades fully
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced bulb fertilizer applied once pre-spring budding period
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required. Cut back stems after flowering finishes
Propagation
PropagationDivide in summer after flowering
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, acid to neutral soil in full sun. Leave thick rhizome roots exposed on the soil surface when planting. See border 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 and snails
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