Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Iris
Radermachera sinica
Habitat
Terrestrial
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
China Doll
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Zwergiris
Zimmeresche
In French
Dwarf Iris
china doll
In Spanish
Enano Iris
china doll
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
china árvore boneca
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and China Doll
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and China Doll season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and China Doll Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and China Doll are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and China Doll
Care of Dwarf Iris and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.