Iris 'Hercules'

Iris

How to grow Iris 'Hercules'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

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

Growing Hercules 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 Hercules

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

Harvesting Hercules