iris 'White City'
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A rhizomatous perennial to 95cm with fans of sword-shaped, greyish-green foliage. The fragrant flowers, produced in late spring or early summer, open very pale blue, with some darker veins and fade to white. The beards are yellow and white
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'White City' (Iris 'White City')
- 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
- 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 'White City'
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 'White City'
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iris 'White City' care guide
- Water deeply once a week during dry weather, reduce in dormant season.
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water deeply once a week during dry weather, reduce in dormant season.
Fertilizing
FertilizingApply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and again after blooming.
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 acidic soil in full sun. Do not cover the rhizomes with mulch, or allow other plants to shade them; sun on the rhizomes encourages flowering. Give a high potash feed in spring and divide every three to four years. 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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