iris 'Dovedale'
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Dovedale' is a perennial to 80cm in height, with grey-green, sword-shaped leaves and ruffled, pinkish-lilac flowers, with deep orange beards on the falls
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Dovedale' (Iris 'Dovedale')
- 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
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of iris 'Dovedale'
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 'Dovedale'
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iris 'Dovedale' care guide
- Constant light soil moisture, eliminate standing water to prevent rot
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Constant light soil moisture, eliminate standing water to prevent rot
Fertilizing
FertilizingIris diluted blooming feed every three weeks spring flowering season
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 acid loam in full sun. See 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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