Temperatures Iris kaempfericontinental : We suggest to place the Iris kaempferi where it is exposed to direct sunlight. We can place this plants outside; also in winter they can tolerate very rigid temperatures without any problem. alpine : Place the Iris kaempferi in a location exposed to direct sunlight. These plants can tolerate also very intense frosts without any problem. mediterranean : These plants need to be exposed to direct sunlight; in summer they can be exposed to a slight shadow without any problem. Place the Iris kaempferi in the garden all year long; they do not suffer from cold. Feed Iris kaempferi : During the vegetative period bulbous plants are fertilized regularly, using a specific fertilizer to be dissolved in normal waterings, every 15-20 days; a good fertilizing improves next year bloom. Irrigation Iris kaempfericontinental : Give very regular waterings; all year long the soil shall be kept humid, however avoiding dangerous stagnations. Increase waterings in summer and decrease them when autumn starts. alpine : We suggest frequent and generous waterings, so that the soil remains mostly humid all year long. It is possible to decrease waterings in winter. mediterranean : It is advisable to give regular waterings, specially during spring and summer; before giving again water make sure the soil is dry. |