Iris 'St. Crispin' (Iris 'St. Crispin')
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0.4m 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 'St. Crispin'
Other names: Iris 'St. Crispin', Tall bearded iris 'St. Crispin', German iris 'St. Crispin'
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Genus: Iris
Variety or cultivar: 'St. Crispin' _ 'St. Crispin' is a clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial with upright, strap-like, bright green leaves and bright yellow flowers from late spring into summer.
Iris 'St. Crispin' is: Deciduous
Flower: Bright-yellow in Spring; Bright-yellow in Summer
Foliage: Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Bright-green in Autumn
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 down spent flower stems. Remove dead foliage in autumn.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...
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Iris 'St. Crispin' (Iris 'St. Crispin') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Roof terrace, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Will perform best in full sun in well-drained, neutral or slightly acidic loam. Divide and replant every three years.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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