Iris 'Old Black Magic'

Iris

How to grow Iris 'Old Black Magic'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

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

Growing Old Black Magic 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 Old Black Magic

As Old Black Magic 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 Old Black Magic