Iris sibirica 'Tropic Night' (Siberian iris 'Tropic Night')
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0.9m max. spread |
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0.9m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
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This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Iris sibirica 'Tropic Night'
Other names: Siberian iris 'Tropic Night'
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Genus: Iris
Variety or cultivar: 'Tropic Night' _ 'Tropic Night' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial with narrow, strap-shaped leaves. In late spring to early summer. it bears violet-blue flowers with a white veined patch on the falls.
Iris sibirica 'Tropic Night' is: Deciduous
Flower: Violet, Blue in Spring; Blue, Violet in Summer
Foliage: Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity: Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
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Specific pests: Slugs , Snails , Thrips
Specific diseases: Grey mould , Iris rhizome rot
General care
Pruning: Cut back after flowering to keep tidy. . REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...
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Iris sibirica 'Tropic Night' (Siberian iris 'Tropic Night') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Roof terrace, Waterside
Cultivation: Plant in any soil that is moist but not waterlogged.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained, Moist but well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009
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Iris sibirica 'Tropic Night' (Iris sibirica 'Tropic Night') has been used in The Daily Telegraph for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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