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Iris japonica

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

I. japonica is a rhizomatous perennial forming fans of glossy evergreen foliage. Branched stems to 45cm bear white or pale blue flowers 4-5cm in width, the fringed falls spotted with deep purple, with orange crests

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in a sheltered position in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn

Pests

Prone to slugs, snails and thrips

Diseases

May be affected by grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years