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Iris magnifica

Iris magnifica · Bulb

Hardiness
H5 Hardy — cold winter (to −15 to −10°C)
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
60 cm × —
Soil
well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil
Flowering
March–May
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Soft rot: Ensure excellent drainage and avoid overwatering; remove and destroy infected plants immediately.

Slugs and snails: Use iron phosphate pellets or beer traps around the base of the plant during damp weather.

Vine weevil: Apply nematodes to the soil in autumn or use systemic insecticides if infestation is severe.

Iris leaf spot: Remove affected foliage and improve air circulation; avoid wetting leaves when watering.

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