Iris forrestii
Forest iris
- Height × spread
- 0.2m × 0.2m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
- Flowers
- Spring, Summer
Availability
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About this plant
This is a small iris. It has slender reedy leaves and yellow flowers that have a red-brown veined central area. It holds its petals out rather stiffly, as though gathering its skirts for a formal curtsey. A charming form. A superficial glance could mistake it for a small daffodil. This flowers in May and June. This enjoys moist or boggy conditions.
- Flower colour
- Yellow
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Fan
- Height
- 0.2m
- Spread
- 0.2m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer
- Flowers in
- Spring, Summer
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Rabbit resistant
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- Yes, potentially harmful; Humans: Harmful if eaten
Spring
Spring - early · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertliser around the plant in early Spring, scratching it into the ground. Keep rhizomes exposed.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water frequently to keep the soil moist
The plant thrives in moist or boggy soil, doesn't tolerate dryness and should be watered frequently, not only after a period of drought, but if the soil begins to dry out spring to autumn. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.
Planting & general
Outdoor planting · Outdoors
Planting Iris rhizomes
Position in a hole with roots pointing down and the top half of the rhizome level with the soil surface. Fill soil around the roots, leave the top part bare of soil so it will be exposed to the summer sun (this ensures flowering).
Applies to summer flowering Iris germanica or Bearded iris. Not Iris siberica
Compost · Planting
Houseplant compost for repotting
Repot using any good quality house plant compost.
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