Iris 'Red Orchid'

Iris

How to grow Iris 'Red Orchid'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Red Orchid 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 Red Orchid as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Red Orchid 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 Red Orchid

As Red Orchid 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 Red Orchid