Iris Breeding at Stout Gardens
Pond Plant Water Flag Iris Whitish Pink Flower. Koi Pond
22- Iris (Iris spp.).
Irises have tall, swordlike foliage and are richly diverse in their flower colors and types. There are so many sizes and colors that any pondkeeper will be able to find a variety to suit his or her tastes. The purple and white flowers of Iris laevigata‘Colchesterensis’ and the bold yellow flag iris (I. pesudacorus) are two striking varieties. Yellow flag iris is so good at absorbing excess pond nutrients through its roots that it is often used in water treatment ponds. Plant a large number of irises together for the best visual effect.
Sun: Full sun
Planting depth: 6 to 10 inches below the water surface
Size: Due to the diversity of the genus, Iris height ranges from 2 to 4 feet.
Hardiness: Because there are so many species of Iris, research yours to find its particular zone. Zones for most species can range from Zones 4 to 9.
Click below for more information about Iris :
- www.caringpets.org/how-to-take-care-of-a-goldfish/plant-water-iris/
- www.watergardenplants.co.uk/Water-Irises
- www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/water-iris-plant-care.htm
- www.lilieswatergardens.co.uk/aquatic-water-iris-c-127_113.html
- www.thepondguy.com/product/blue-flag-iris/water-gardens-fish-ponds-bog-plants
- www.bulbsdirect.com/perennial-plants/iris
- www.pondtrademag.com/the-aquatic-iris-an-unsung-pondscape-hero/
Video :
1972, Witt
Flight Of Butterflies' ( Jean Witt, R. 1972) SIB, 30-36" (76-91 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards medium violet-blue, style arms slightly more toward red-violet side; Falls white, entirely covered with butterfly wing pattern of violet-blue veins. Unknown parentage.
-Common Name: Siberian Iris
-Position: Full sun
-Soil: Moist but well-drained soil
-Flowers: June ot July
-Flower Colour: Deep blue and white
-Hardiness: Fully hardy
-Habit: Rhizomatous perennial
-Height & spread: 90cm x 60cm
Attractive white flowers deeply veined with blue from early June through to July. Thrives in damp soils where it will achieve its full potential.
2- Iris versicolor Kermesina
Yellow Iris, Pond plant, help care, propagation
Pond and Water Iris
Where to position different species of Iris plants
courtesy to : www.watersidenursery.co.uk/tips-advice/which-iris-to-plant-where/
Pond shelf Iris:
Iris laevigata, Iris pseudacorus, Iris versicolor and the Louisiana Iris will all sit on the shelf in a pond with water over the crown of the plant.
Iris pseudacorus will take more water than the others but check in the ‘planting details’ for each plant because most of those will also cope if you plant them in a boggy or moist soil. Iris laevigata Variegata is the least resilient requiring a small amount of water over its crown at all times.
The wildlife value of these emergent Iris is that they will allow dragon and damselfly larvae to use the tall leaf growth to climb up and out of the pond water to emerge as adults.
1- Iris laevigata Variegata
Perfect for standing water, Iris laevigata 'Variegata', commonly known as Water Iris, is fabulous looking with its display of rich, blue-purple owers, 4 in. across (10 cm), with broad pendant falls exhibiting a white central ridge and slightly narrower, upright standards. On display from late spring to early summer, this Iris may repeat bloom in fall. The beauty of the owers is equalled by the boldly striped foliage, consisting of sturdy clumps of upright green, narrow and fairly rigid, blade-shaped leaves, heavily striped with creamy-white. Keeping its color, it is also one of the most attractive garden features of this Iris
★ Graceful and vigorous, this strong performer is easy to grow and low maintenance!
★ Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its outstanding qualities
★ Most spectacular when planted in large groupings where it develops a bouquet eect and rises up to 30 in. (75 cm). Clumps will spread steadily over time.
★ Performs best in full sun or part shade, in acidic, moist to wet, humus-rich soils. For maximum ower production, provide full sun exposure and a site with 2-8 in. of water over its soil (5-20 cm). Tolerates some lime.
★ A welcomed addition to beds, borders, cottage gardens, city gardens, near streams or ponds, where it will provide excellent color contrast.
★ Cut back after owe
★ Attractive to hummingbirds, but ignored by deer!
★ Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
Requirements :
Hardiness : 5 – 9 What's My Zone?
Heat Zones :1 – 9
Climate Zones : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type : Perennials
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest : Spring (Late)
Summer (Early)
Height : 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm)
Spread : 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Water Needs :Average
Maintenance : Low
Soil Type : Clay, Loam
Soil PH : Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage :Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained
Characteristics : Plant of Merit, Showy.
Tolerance : Clay Soil, Deer, Wet Soil
Attracts : Hummingbirds
Garden Uses : Beds and Borders, Ponds and Streams
Garden Styles : City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage
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Buy in a 1 litre basket (11cm/4" high)
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Iris versicolor Kermesina - Red plum flowers with yellow markings and broad green leaves
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Height 60 - 75cm (24" - 30") Flowers May - June
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Plant in wet mud in a stream edge/bog garden or with up to 5cm (2") of water over the top of the basket in a sunny pond or container pond. Suitable for shelf 0 or shelf 1
Remove dead flower heads before seeds are formed as Iris versicolor 'Kermesina' will not come true from seed and cut back foliage in Autumn. Divide every 3 years but will always remain shorter than Iris pseudacorus varieties. It will appreciate a mulch of humus rich material if it is planted on a streamside or bog garden or fertilizer tabs if in a pond.
3- Iris Louisiana Black Gamecock :
Iris robusta Dark Aura will grow well in waterlogged soil so with its crown at ground level but able to withstand water around its roots and a small amount of flooding by water over its crown in Winter. It will also grow in good moist conditions. So it is part way between being a pond Iris and a moisture loving Iris.
Moist loving Iris:
These will NOT grow submerged in water or with their roots in wet waterlogged soil in winter.
These include Iris ensata, Iris setosa and Iris sibirica. The Iris ensata will handle wet soil in Summer but not in Winter as they will rot and Iris setosa and sibirica will only enjoy moist soil and will survive in soil that has dried out for a short time so need to be placed in a prepared area where the amount of water can be controlled. They will not cope in an area near natural water that is prone to flooding for long periods in Winter.
1- Iris ensata Sensation :
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Buy in a 1 litre basket (11cm/4" high)
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Iris Louisiana Hybrid Black Gamecock - Dark purple black flowers with yellow signals
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Height 45 - 60cm (18" - 24") Flowers July (later than other pond Iris)
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Plant in wet mud in a stream edge/bog garden or with up to 5cm (2") of water over the top of the basket in a sunny pond. Suitable for shelf 0 or shelf 1
Remove dead flower heads before seeds are formed and only cut back broken or falling Iris Louisiana Black Gamecock foliage in Autumn as it remains semi-evergreen. Divide every 3 years and give a mulch of humus rich material if it is planted on a streamside or bog garden or fertilizer tabs if in a pond as it is a heavy feeder.
Description
Flowers: June-July. Plant in sun or part shade. HxS 75x60cm
Synonym: Iris louisiana ‘Black Gamecock. A North American native hybrid which absolutely flourishes in wet soils or as a pond marginal in standing water. The giant near-black blooms (fully 10cm/4in across) appear in early summer and returning effortlessly every year after year. It is by far most vigorous Louisiana Iris ever grown. It is particularly effective as a marginal, in a waterside planting, the middle of a border, or naturalized in a meadow or woodland setting.
Care & Maintenance.
An easy plant to grow. Tidy old foliage in spring and divide after 4-5 years to maintain vigour. Plant the rhizomes shallowly. * CAUTION. Poisonous if ingested.
Iris Ensata also known as Japanese iris are water loving plants that grow best in moist borders, they are often sold as marginal plants but will only grow happily in water in the summer months, and must be taken out the pond over the Autumn and Winter. They are the largest of all water garden iris in flower size and also produce the most splendid and dramaic show of flowers that come in all sizes and shades of blue, pink, purple and white. Our full range should be available as from March 2017, some of our Iris cultivars are only available in a small quantities. All our plants are sold in 1 litre, 9 cm and 7 cm solid black pots or barerooted, depending on habit of variety and speed of seasonal growth. Please see our category listings in the left hand menu for aquatic planting accessories, aquatic soils and gravel. Aquatic plants and Water Lilies are heavy feeders so dont forget to add plant food to your shopping basket. some of our aquatic iris are available in large quantities at special discounted rates, please see our trade discounts category in the left hand menu.
Melody Japanese Iris | Ensata Iris
Hardiness Zone: 4-10
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade
Height: 24" to 36" - Spread: 12" to 24"
Water Depth: Moist to Wet Soil (crown of the rhizome above water)
2- Iris sibirica ( Flight of Butterflies ) :
3- Iris sibirica Sparkling Rose
Description
Flowers: May-July. Plant in sun or light shade. HxS 70x70cm
Siberian flag irises prefer a moist or even boggy soil so are excellent near water, although they are tolerant of drier conditions provided that they are watered well until established. This is a new colour break, named as for wine not the rose! It grows best in a neutral to acid soil, disliking lime. Super flowers and earlier than many hybrids, so helping to extend the short Iris season. This Irisalso has a good upright habit with architectural leaves. Hardiness rating H7.
Care & Maintenance.
Cut back all foliage to the ground in spring. Plant all iris shallowly with the rhizomes on or just below the surface. Split every four or five years to maintain vigour. Propagate by division or seed. *CAUTION harmful if eaten.
-Buy in a 1.5 litre pot
-Mauve/pink flowers with a yellow base to each fall on Iris sibirica 'Sparkling Rose'
-Height 60 -75cm (24" - 30") Flowers May - June
-Plant in rich moist soil in a sunny site.
Iris sibirica 'Sparkling Rose' produces a clump of growth that may need dividing every 3 years. All Iris sibirica would benefit from a mulch of humus rich compost every year to encourage more flowers
4- Iris sibirica Rigamarole
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Buy in a 1.5 litre pot
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Double lilac flowers on Iris sibirica 'Rigamarole'.
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Height 75cm (30") Flowers June - July
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Plant in rich moist soil in a sunny site.
Iris sibirica 'Rigamarole' produces a clump of growth that may need dividing every 3 years. All Iris sibirica, including 'Rigamarole', would benefit from a mulch of humus rich compost every year to encourage more flowers
Class:
Siberian (SIB)
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender
Bloom Time:
Midseason (M)
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Awards (if applicable):
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage Color:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics:
Unknown - Tell us
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
There can be an Iris of one variety or another in flower from May – July if they are planted in the sun. Starting with the versicolor and sibirica, then the ensata, laevigata and pseudacorus through June to the last Louisiana Iris in July.
Iris is a family of plants that will give much colour and flower shapes to enjoy over a long period of time if you give each one the conditions it enjoys.
The Above is courtesy to : www.watersidenursery.co.uk/tag/waterlogged-soil-plants/
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