iris 'J.S. Dijt'

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A dwarf, bulbous plant, to 12cm in height, with linear, mid-green leaves and flowers 8cm across. Flowering in early spring, the petals are an intense violet-purple marked with a central yellow band and edged with bright-blue to deep-purple splashes in the falls

iris 'J.S. Dijt'

Scientific classification

Species
iris 'J.S. Dijt' (Iris 'J.S. Dijt')
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Bulbs
Plant type
Up to 10 cm
Height
0-0.1 metre
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Columnar upright
Habit
Spring
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
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Distribution of iris 'J.S. Dijt'

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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 'J.S. Dijt' 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

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Lift and separate bulbs in early autumn

Growing

Grow in well-drained neutral or slightly alkaline soil. See bulb 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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