iris 'Dancer's Veil'

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A rhizomatous perennial to 75cm tall, with fans of sword-shaped, greyish-green foliage. The ruffled flowers, produced in late spring and early summer, have violet-flushed white standards, and white falls with white beards

iris 'Dancer's Veil'

Scientific classification

Species
iris 'Dancer's Veil' (Iris 'Dancer's Veil')
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
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Distribution of iris 'Dancer's Veil'

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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 'Dancer's Veil' care guide

Water regularly to maintain moist but well-drained soil, especially during spring growth.
Watering
Full sun
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Watering

Water regularly to maintain moist but well-drained soil, especially during spring growth.

Fertilizing

Use a bone-meal or low-nitrogen fertilizer in early spring and after blooming.

Pruning

Remove any dying foliage in autumn; old flower stems can be cut down after flowering

Propagation

Dividing irises should be carried out every 3-5 years from midsummer to early autumn, see dividing irises

Growing

Grow 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. 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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