Iris 'Sunshine Boy'

Iris

How to grow Iris 'Sunshine Boy'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Sunshine Boy is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to go dormant over the long winter months. A soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 is ideal for Sunshine Boy as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Sunshine Boy from seed

Aim to sow 0.99 inches (2.55 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 1.19 inches (3.05 cm).

Transplanting Sunshine Boy

As Sunshine Boy 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 Sunshine Boy