Iris 'China Dragon' (Iris 'China Dragon' )

Botanical name

Iris 'China Dragon'

Other names

Iris 'China Dragon' , Tall bearded iris 'China Dragon' , Iris germanica 'China Dragon'

Genus

Iris Iris

Variety or Cultivar

'China Dragon' _ 'China Dragon' is a clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial with upright, strap-like, grey-green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, erect stems bearing ruffled, bright orange flowers with orange-red beards.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect

Toxicity

Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.

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Colour

Flower

Orange in Spring; Orange in Summer

Foliage

Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn

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How to care

Watch out for

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.

Propagation methods

Division

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Iris 'China Dragon' (Iris 'China Dragon' ) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Roof terrace, Wallside and trellises

Cultivation

Grows best in full sun in well-drained, neutral or slightly acidic loam. Divide and replant every three years.

Soil type

Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South, East

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Iris 'China Dragon' (Iris 'China Dragon' )

Common pest name

Red rice root aphid; Rice root aphid

Scientific pest name

Rhopalosiphum rufiabdominalis

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Potentially significant glasshouse pest; growers should monitor for its presence. Routine aphid control should be effective in mitigating risk.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Iris 'China Dragon' (Iris 'China Dragon' )

Common pest name

common blossom thrips; cotton bud thrips; tomato thrips

Scientific pest name

Frankliniella schultzei

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Polyphagous glasshouse pest; present in many countries; single finding in UK.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/