Iris 'Apricot Drops' (Apricot Drops Iris)


Botanical Information

FamilyIridaceae
GenusIris
Cultivar'Apricot Drops'
CategoryBulbs, Perennials
OriginAitken, registered 1995. Genus name for the mythical Greek messenger of the gods who came to earth on a rainbow.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone1a - 6a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone0a - 5b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-51 - (-21)
Temperature (°F)-60 - (-5)
Height40 - 70 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionIris 'Apricot Drops' is a miniature tall bearded iris herbaceous plant with apricot-coloured blooms.
CultivationGrow 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.
PestsPossible 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 SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower DescriptionApricot-coloured with darker venation, bearded falls (with soft hairs along the centre of the 3 outer petals). May flower twice in the year.
Fruit DescriptionLeathery, 3 - 6 angled capsule.

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