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Japanese water iris 'Ruby King'

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A clump-forming perennial to 80cm in flower, erect, strap-like green leaves with a prominent midrib rise beneath upright stems bearing 12cm wide, large purple-red blooms with yellow centres, in summer

Scientific classification

Species: Japanese water iris 'Ruby King' (Iris ensata 'Ruby King')
Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Bogs · 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: Partial shade · Full sun
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Distribution of Japanese water iris 'Ruby King'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of Japanese water iris 'Ruby King'

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Japanese water iris 'Ruby King' care guide

Evenly moist root zone throughout growth, never leave rhizomes in stale water
Watering: Partial shade · Full sun
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Watering

Evenly moist root zone throughout growth, never leave rhizomes in stale water

Fertilizing

Balanced iris feed every three weeks during active spring and summer growth

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by division of rhizomes after flowering from midsummer to early autumn every three years

Growing

Grow in moist to wet, deep, humus-rich, acid soil, plant rhizomes 7.5cm deep; it thrives at the margins of ponds or streams, but avoid winter waterlogging

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