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Iris 'Valentine' (Iris 'Valentine')
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0.4m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Iris 'Valentine'
Other names
Iris 'Valentine', Dutch iris 'Valentine', Iris x hollandica 'Valentine'
Genus
Iris Iris
Variety or Cultivar
'Valentine' _ 'Valentine' is an erect, clump-forming, deciduous, bulbous perennial with narrow, strap-like, grey-green leaves and, in mid- to late spring, sturdy stems bearing large, dark purple flowers with yellow-marked falls.
Iris 'Valentine' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
Flower
Dark-purple in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back any dead or dying foliage in autumn. Remove spent flower stems. Lift and separate bulbs in autumn.
Propagation
Lift and separate bulbs in autumn.
Propagation methods
Offsets
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Where to grow
Iris 'Valentine' (Iris 'Valentine') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil in sun. Plant in late summer or early autumn with bulbs at a depth that is twice the height of the bulb. Feed with a high-potash fertiliser after flowering.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Iris 'Valentine'
Other names
Iris 'Valentine', Dutch iris 'Valentine', Iris x hollandica 'Valentine'
Genus
Iris Iris
Variety or Cultivar
'Valentine' _ 'Valentine' is an erect, clump-forming, deciduous, bulbous perennial with narrow, strap-like, grey-green leaves and, in mid- to late spring, sturdy stems bearing large, dark purple flowers with yellow-marked falls.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
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Colour
Flower
Dark-purple in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back any dead or dying foliage in autumn. Remove spent flower stems. Lift and separate bulbs in autumn.
Propagation
Lift and separate bulbs in autumn.
Propagation methods
Offsets
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Where to grow
Iris 'Valentine' (Iris 'Valentine') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil in sun. Plant in late summer or early autumn with bulbs at a depth that is twice the height of the bulb. Feed with a high-potash fertiliser after flowering.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
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
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