iris 'Hocus Pocus'
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Hocus Pocus' is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial, up to 25cm high, with glaucous leaves and scented flowers in late spring or early summer. Flowers have lavender-blue and purple standards, while the falls are coppery-brown, tinged with purple and yellow; beards lavender-blue
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Hocus Pocus' (Iris 'Hocus Pocus')
- 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 'Hocus Pocus'
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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 'Hocus Pocus'
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iris 'Hocus Pocus' care guide
- Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow nitrogen feed in spring before and after bloom
Pruning
PruningCut down old flower stems after flowering, and remove any dying foliage in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of rhizomes after flowering, from midsummer to late summer; for more advice, see dividing irises
Growing
GrowingPlant in full sun in well-drained soil, and with the top surfaces of the rhizomes exposed so that they get baked in summer sun, which encourages flowering. See also 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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