Iris 'Yellow Queen'

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A bulbous perennial, growing to 60cm tall, with narrow, upright, lance-shaped, green leaves and tall, strong stems bearing pure yellow flowers. Excellent for cut flowers

Iris 'Yellow Queen'

Scientific classification

Species
Iris 'Yellow Queen' (Iris 'Yellow Queen')
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Bulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
0.5-1 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Columnar upright
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
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Distribution of Iris 'Yellow Queen'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Iris 'Yellow Queen' care guide

Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes

Fertilizing

Diluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom

Pruning

Cut back old flower stems after flowering and remove dying foliage in autumn. Lift and separate bulbs in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by offsets in late summer or early autumn

Growing

Grow in any moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline, well drained soil in full sun. Plant bulbs at twice their height in late summer or early autumn and feed with a high potash fertiliser after flowering. See bulb iris cultivation for more information

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to leaf spots, ink disease, rust diseases, bulb rot and viruses; see Iris diseases for more details

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

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