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Bokhara iris | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Bokhara iris

Iris bucharica Foster

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

I. bucharica is a vigorous bulbous iris to 40cm in height, with erect stems bearing narrowly lance-shaped, glossy green leaves and up to 6 creamy-yellow flowers about 5cm in width, with deeper yellow falls, in the upper leaf axils in spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained neutral or slightly alkaline soil. Take care not to damage the fleshy roots when transplanting

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

Pests

Susceptible to slug and damage by snails

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Wall Side Borders

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years