iris 'Annabel Jane'

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a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial, to 70cm in height, with grey-green, strap-like leaves and scented flowers in summer. Flowers are pale-purple, to lilac-purple, with a purple-veined area of white around the yellow beard

iris 'Annabel Jane'

Scientific classification

Species
iris 'Annabel Jane' (Iris 'Annabel Jane')
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
Tufted
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
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Distribution of iris 'Annabel Jane'

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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 'Annabel Jane' care guide

Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations

Fertilizing

Low nitrogen feed in spring before and after bloom

Pruning

Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering. Tall cultivars can have their leaf fans trimmed to one third of the total height to reduce wind rock while the plants are establishing

Propagation

Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn; see dividing irises

Growing

Grow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun; sun on the rhizomes will help to encourage flowering. 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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