Bearded iris 'Dusky Challenger'

Iris germanica

How to grow Bearded iris 'Dusky Challenger'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. Dusky Challenger is generally regarded as a very hardy plant, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Dusky Challenger needs a soil ph of 6.1 to 7.8 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Dusky Challenger 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 Dusky Challenger

Dusky Challenger is very hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Dusky Challenger