Iris Crocea Seeds

Iris Crocea Seeds

Huge flowers ! It is an Iris with handsome upright long sword-like leaves up to 60-90 cm long.
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5 Iris Crocea Seeds
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30 Iris Crocea Seeds
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Iris Crocea
Iris crocea is said to have originated in Kashmir. The plant can reach 1 meter in height. The flowers are consisting of 3 sepals and 3 petals. Large deep golden yellow flowers, up to 12-18 cm in diameter, are borne on tall stems in June. It is an Iris with handsome upright long sword-like leaves up to 60-90 cm long. The plant spreads by means of its modified stems, rhizomes, which are located below the soil surface. Hardiness zones 3-9, (-37øC/-35øF, -5øC/25øF) in Winter. Iris crocea can grow in any good soil. It thrives well in heavy loam in a sunny position. Water regularly; do not overwater.
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Common name Golden Iris
Species Iris crocea
Germination First, you can scarify the seeds to try to speed up germination. For faster germination, soak the seeds in slightly hot water for 24-48 hours, followed by 3 months cold stratification before sowing, 1/4 inch deep, in your soil. Keep damp soil, not soaking wet. Keep pot in warm situation 20øC/68øF. Germination usually takes several months. It can be more, depending on their degree of unbroken dormancy, don't give up.
Scarification / Stratification Seed coats may be so hard that they are impermeable to water. They need to be scratched or broken using a knife or sandpaper, in order to germinate. Chip the seeds with a sharp knife or make a few swipes with a sharp edged file or use sandpaper to allow moisture being more readily absorbed.
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