iris 'Braithwaite'
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Braithwaite' is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial, to 1m in height, with greyish-green foliage and flowers in early summer. The flowers have light lavender-blue standards, the falls are a darker purple, getting paler at the edges; beards are yellow, with white tips
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Braithwaite' (Iris 'Braithwaite')
- 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
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of iris 'Braithwaite'
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 'Braithwaite'
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iris 'Braithwaite' care guide
- Even mild soil moisture, full drying tolerated in winter dormancy
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Even mild soil moisture, full drying tolerated in winter dormancy
Fertilizing
FertilizingIris balanced feed twice yearly early spring and post-flowering
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 alkaline loam in full sun. Will tolerate a slightly acidic soil. 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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