Iris 'Petit Tigre'

Iris

How to grow Iris 'Petit Tigre'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Petit Tigre is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. A soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 is ideal for Petit Tigre as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Petit Tigre from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.19 inches (3.05 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.99 inches (2.55 cm).

Transplanting Petit Tigre

As Petit Tigre is very hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Petit Tigre