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Iris (any Dutch variety) (Iris (any Dutch variety))

Other names: Dutch iris (any variety)

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Variety or Cultivar
If you don't know the variety name of your Dutch iris, you can add this plant to your lists to get care advice. Iris (any Dutch variety) are erect, clump-forming, deciduous, bulbous perennials with narrow, strap-like, grey-green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, sturdy stems bearing large purple, violet, white, yellow, or deep red flowers with yellow-marked falls.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.6 m 0.2 m 2-5 years
1 ft 0 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil in sun. Plant in late summer or early autumn with bulbs at a depth that is twice the height of the bulb. Feed with a high-potash fertiliser after flowering.

Suggested uses

Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Very Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Moderate/Medium

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect, Clump-forming

Native to

Tasmania, Southeastern Australia

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.

Plant care

Pruning

Cut back any dead or dying foliage in autumn. Remove spent flower stems. Lift and separate bulbs in autumn.

Propagation methods

Offsets

Propagation

Lift and separate bulbs in autumn.

Pests

Slugs

Snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

Divide and replant after flowering

Remove faded flowers stems in autumn (optional)

Plant Narcissus, Iris, Cyclamen and Lilium bulbs

Break off spent flowers of iris, daylilies, gladiola and hollyhock (optional)

Remove faded or dead foliage (optional)

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