Iris 'Poppa John'

Iris

How to grow Iris 'Poppa John'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Poppa John is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 as Poppa John is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Poppa John 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 Poppa John

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Poppa John is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Poppa John