Gardening for Trees & Plants : How to Care for an African Iris

Caring for African Irises, which handle freezing worse than other irises, requires full sun in a place with good drainage and healthy ...

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🌸 African Iris are a type of plant that are related to Iris and Dietes.

🌸 They have flat flowers and come in various colors.

🌸 The bulbs of African Iris are similar to Crocosmia bulbs.

🌸 These plants should be planted with the bullseye up, about three inches deep.

🌸 They require full hot sun and good drainage, but can tolerate some water.

🌸 African Iris thrive in climates like the northwest and California.

🌸 They should be protected from heavy freezing.

🌸 Good composted soil and earthy soil are ideal for these plants.

🌸 African Iris can be grown from seed or bulbs and will bloom every summer.

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00:00 Yolanda Vanveen introduces how to care for African Iris, mentioning her experience seeing them in bloom in South Africa.

00:18 She explains that African Iris are known as Moraeas in South Africa and are flatter than regular Iris.

00:31 Yolanda mentions Dietes, another plant related to African Iris that is flatter in shape.

00:45 She describes the bulbs of African Iris as similar to Crocosmia bulbs and suggests planting them with the bullseye facing up, about three inches deep.

00:59 Yolanda advises placing African Iris in full sun with good drainage, as they don't like to sit in water for too long.

01:09 She mentions that although African Iris can handle water during the rainy season in South Africa, they cannot tolerate hard freezes.

01:19 Yolanda suggests planting African Iris in an area with good drainage, protecting them from heavy freezing, and providing them with composted soil.

01:35 She notes that African Iris can be grown from seed or bulbs and will bloom every summer, making them a beautiful addition to any garden.

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What are African Iris?

African Iris are plants that are related to Irises and Dietes. They have flat, Iris-like flowers and come in various colors.