Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Fruit
Types
Bearded Iris
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
-
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
मीठी चेरी
In German
Dutch Iris
Süße Kirsche
In French
Dutch Iris
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Dutch Iris
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Cereja doce
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Dutch Iris
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Sweet Cherry season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Dutch Iris and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Dutch Iris and Sweet Cherry
Care of Dutch Iris and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.