iris 'Shelford Giant'
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Shelford Giant' is a robust herbaceous perennial to 1.8m in height, with pale lemon-yellow flowers 6-8cm in width, the falls with a deeper yellow central patch, in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Shelford Giant' (Iris 'Shelford Giant')
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of iris 'Shelford Giant'
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 'Shelford Giant'
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iris 'Shelford Giant' care guide
- Moisten soil moderately, allow partial drying between watering times
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering
Moisten soil moderately, allow partial drying between watering times
Fertilizing
FertilizingPotash-rich diluted feed biweekly prior to iris 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
GrowingGrow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid loam in full sun
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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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