General Description | Iris 'Apricot Drops' is a miniature tall bearded iris herbaceous plant with apricot-coloured blooms. |
Cultivation | Grow in full sun for best flowering, in well-drained soil at a pH between 6 - 7.5. If the soil is acidic, ground limestone should be added. |
Pests | Possible pests include: slugs, aphids and wireworms. The iris borer moth, Macronoctua onusta, can be a problem in areas of the United States with hot summers. These can be controlled by systemic insecticides. Irises are susceptible to rhizome soft spot and scorch. |
Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Flower Description | Apricot-coloured with darker venation, bearded falls (with soft hairs along the centre of the 3 outer petals). May flower twice in the year. |
Fruit Description | Leathery, 3 - 6 angled capsule. |