Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Acidic Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Aphids, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
CITRUS sinensis 'Valencia'
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Orange, Valencia Orange
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
वालेंसिया ऑरेंज
In German
Dutch Iris
Valencia-orange
In French
Dutch Iris
orange de Valence
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Naranja Valencia
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Valencia Orange
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Valencia Laranja
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Valencia Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Aliquam Valencia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Iridaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Valencia Orange
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Valencia Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Valencia Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Valencia Orange season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Valencia Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Valencia Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dutch Iris and Valencia Orange Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Valencia Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Valencia Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Valencia Orange 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
Valencia Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Valencia Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Valencia Orange
Care of Dutch Iris and Valencia Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Valencia Orange pruning is done Requires little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valencia Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
