Iris reticulata 'Spring Time' (Iris reticulata 'Spring Time')

Botanical name

Iris reticulata 'Spring Time'

Other names

Iris reticulata 'Spring Time'

Genus

Iris Iris

Variety or Cultivar

'Spring Time' _ 'Spring Time' is a reticulata iris. It has lance-shaped leaves and in late winter to early spring, a blue flower with yellow and white markings on the falls.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect

Toxicity

Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.

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Colour

Flower

Blue in Spring; Blue in Winter

Foliage

Green in Spring; Green in Winter

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Slugs , Snails , Thrips

Specific diseases

Leaf spot , Virus

General care

Propagation methods

Division

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Iris reticulata 'Spring Time' (Iris reticulata 'Spring Time') will reach a height of 0.08m and a spread of 0.08m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance

Cultivation

Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

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

Hardy (H4)

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Iris reticulata 'Spring Time' (Iris reticulata 'Spring Time')

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 reticulata 'Spring Time' (Iris reticulata 'Spring Time')

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/