iris 'Kermesina'

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Kermesina' is a perennial to 80cm in height with lance-shaped grey-green leaves. Each branched stem has up to five, beardless, reddish-purple flowers with yellow and white veining. Flowers from early to midsummer

Scientific classification

Species: iris 'Kermesina' (Iris versicolor 'Kermesina')
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: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of iris 'Kermesina'

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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 'Kermesina'

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iris 'Kermesina' care guide

Keep soil consistently wet or boggy at all times
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Keep soil consistently wet or boggy at all times

Fertilizing

Light balanced feed during 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 in autumn

Growing

This cultivar is perfect for planting at sunny pond margins and boggy conditions. Plant in deep, moist to wet, humus-rich acidic soil. Will not tolerate dying out

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