Iris fulva
Tawny iris, Iris cuprea, Red iris, Copper iris
Iris Iris
I. fulva - I. fulva is a rhizomatous, deciduous perennial with strap-shaped, bright green leaves, arching at the leaf tips, and, in late spring, zigzagging stems bearing orange-red to reddish-brown flowers with pendent falls and standards.
Iris fulva is: Deciduous
Clump-forming, Arching
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Reddish-brown, Orange-red in Spring
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer
Snails , Slugs , Thrips Snails , Slugs , Thrips
Grey mould Grey mould
Remove faded or dead foliage in autumn. Cut back spent flower stems.
Division
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Iris fulva (Tawny iris) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Waterside, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Bog garden, Beds and borders, Aquatic
Grow in fertile, moist, acid to neutral soil in sun or part shade. Suitable for wet clay. Tolerates partial shade, especially in areas with hot, humid summers. Can be grown in water up to 15cm deep.
Clay, Loamy
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive, Pond/In water
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Iris fulva
Tawny iris, Iris cuprea, Red iris, Copper iris
Iris Iris
I. fulva - I. fulva is a rhizomatous, deciduous perennial with strap-shaped, bright green leaves, arching at the leaf tips, and, in late spring, zigzagging stems bearing orange-red to reddish-brown flowers with pendent falls and standards.
Deciduous
Clump-forming, Arching
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Reddish-brown, Orange-red in Spring
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer
Remove faded or dead foliage in autumn. Cut back spent flower stems.
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Iris fulva (Tawny iris) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Waterside, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Bog garden, Beds and borders, Aquatic
Grow in fertile, moist, acid to neutral soil in sun or part shade. Suitable for wet clay. Tolerates partial shade, especially in areas with hot, humid summers. Can be grown in water up to 15cm deep.
Clay, Loamy
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive, Pond/In water
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
Iris fulva (Tawny iris)
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 fulva (Tawny iris)
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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Soil types: | Clay, Loamy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive, Pond/In water | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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