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Step 1
Identify the Admiration Kurume Azalea by its grass-like leaves and flashy flowers. The green leaves are medium in size. The flowers are shades of orange. This plant grows up to 5 feet in height. It blooms in late spring to mid summer and prefers part sun to full sun, depending on how hot the summers are in your region.
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Step 2
Prepare a bed for the Adobe Sunset Spuria Iris if you are planting in a drift. Dig out an area of the garden just a bit bigger than you plant for the drift. All of the soil should be removed to three times the bulbs’ height and they should be at least 1 ½ bulb widths apart. Lay the bulbs in the bed with the narrow end up. If you cannot tell which is the narrow end, plant that particular bulb on its side. Cover the entire bed and water well.
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Step 3
Fertilize the Adobe Sunset Spuria Iris with a water-soluble, quick release fertilizer or an organic fertilizer such as fish emulsion. If you are using a water-soluble fertilizer, fertilize every two weeks. If you are using an organic fertilizer, be sure to read the instructions on the package, as different brands may have different strengths.
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Step 4
Water the Adobe Sunset Spuria Iris enough to keep the soil even moist. It should be watered as needed, but at least an inch per week during the growing season. Water deeply at least once a week, but be careful not to over water. The soil should be moist to a depth of about 18 inches.
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Step 5
Watch for the iris borer. It found east of the Rockies in Canada and south to D.C. It can be found as far to the west as Iowa. They crate piles of sawdust near the rhizomes. If winter temperatures stay over 10 degrees Fahrenheit, the iris borer is seldom a problem. Help keep them at bay by making sure the garden is kept clean from leaves and items such as overturned pots.
