Iris 'Paint It Black'

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

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).

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