Iris 'China Dragon'
Iris 'China Dragon' , Tall bearded iris 'China Dragon' , Iris germanica 'China Dragon'
Iris Iris
'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.
Iris 'China Dragon' is: Deciduous
Clump-forming, Erect
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
Orange in Spring; Orange in Summer
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
Slugs , Snails , Thrips Slugs , Snails , Thrips
Grey mould , Iris rhizome rot Grey mould , Iris rhizome rot
Cut down spent flower stems. Remove dead foliage in autumn.
Division
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Iris 'China Dragon' (Iris 'China Dragon' ) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Roof terrace, Wallside and trellises
Grows best in full sun in well-drained, neutral or slightly acidic loam. Divide and replant every three years.
Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Iris 'China Dragon'
Iris 'China Dragon' , Tall bearded iris 'China Dragon' , Iris germanica 'China Dragon'
Iris Iris
'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.
Deciduous
Clump-forming, Erect
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
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Orange in Spring; Orange in Summer
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
Cut down spent flower stems. Remove dead foliage in autumn.
Division
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Iris 'China Dragon' (Iris 'China Dragon' ) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Roof terrace, Wallside and trellises
Grows best in full sun in well-drained, neutral or slightly acidic loam. Divide and replant every three years.
Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
Iris 'China Dragon' (Iris 'China Dragon' )
Red rice root aphid; Rice root aphid
Rhopalosiphum rufiabdominalis
Insect
Absent
3
3
Potentially significant glasshouse pest; growers should monitor for its presence. Routine aphid control should be effective in mitigating risk.
Iris 'China Dragon' (Iris 'China Dragon' )
common blossom thrips; cotton bud thrips; tomato thrips
Frankliniella schultzei
Insect
Absent
2
3
Polyphagous glasshouse pest; present in many countries; single finding in UK.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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This plant likes... | Garden match | |
Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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