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Iris ensata – Dinner Plate Harlequinesque Japanese Iris
SKU: n/a.Flowers are twice as large as others.
Discover the wonder of the flowering world with Dinner Plate Harlequinesque Japanese Iris, Iris ensata. This fabulous jester entertains with gigantic 6-inch flowers with standards and falls much larger than the species. The showy white flowers are splashed and streaked with blue and fuchsia and highlighted by a golden yellow eye. Planted in ideal moist conditions, this majestic plant grows to a tall, stately height of 3 feet tall. A member of the outstanding Dinner Plate series of Iris ensata. Members are vigorous, with dinner plate size flowers twice as large as the species.
Different from the Tall-Bearded Iris, the beardless Japanese Iris has flat blooms, narrower leaves, and smaller, more compact rhizomes. They have the largest flowers of all Iris and make wonderful accents for the edge of water gardens. Japanese Iris are the last to bloom, about a month after the Siberian Iris. Japanese Iris are naturally at home next to ponds or streams, benefiting from the moist soil. Its shiny, tall, strappy leaves make an ideal backdrop to round perennials.
Plant Japanese Iris in sunny to light shade locations. Plants prefer moist soil with consistent moisture. For best results when planting add organic matter to soil. Plant rhizomes 2″ deep. Mulch the plants heavily so the soil never dries out. Consistent moisture will produce vigorous plants with large flowers. During the growing season, plants may be grown in pots in standing water up to 6″ deep. The pots must be removed from the water and stored in a sheltered spot during the dormant months to avoid rotting.
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