Iris 'Amazon Blue'

Iris

How to grow Iris 'Amazon Blue'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

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

Growing Amazon Blue 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 Amazon Blue

As Amazon Blue 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 Amazon Blue