Iris 'Holden Clough' (SpH)
iris 'Holden Clough'
A rhizomatous, clump-forming moisture-loving perennial to around 70cm with grey-green foliage and unusual pale yellow flowers with brownish-maroon red veining appearing from May to September
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Yellow Brown Red | Grey Silver Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow Brown Red | Grey Silver Green | ||
Autumn | Yellow Brown Red | Grey Silver Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Iris may be rhizomatous or bulbous perennials, with narrow leaves and erect stems bearing flowers with 3 large spreading or pendent fall petals, alternating with 3 erect, often smaller, standard petals, in late winter, spring or early summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist to wet, deep, humus-rich, acid soil; thrives at the margins of ponds or streams
Propagation
Propagate by dividing irises from mid-summer to early autumn. See dividing irises
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to aphid-borne viruses, bacterial soft rot and grey moulds; see Iris diseases
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