Iris 'Close Shave'

Iris

How to grow Iris 'Close Shave'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Close Shave is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will typically do well in a variety of different extremes of cold temperature. A soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 is ideal for Close Shave as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Close Shave from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.99 inches (2.55 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 1.19 inches (3.05 cm) between Iris plants.

Transplanting Close Shave

As Close Shave 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 Close Shave