Variegated Flag Iris | Iris pseudacorus 'Variegata'
RHS-award-winning yellow flag
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Variegated Flag Iris
Iris pseudacorus 'Variegata'
- Early leaf fans emerge with an attractive yellow and green striped variegation which deepens to pure green as the plant matures. The bumblebee yellow flowers have distinct mid-brown markings
- Extra long flowering from May to July
- Winner fo the RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Ideal for growing in the shallow edges of your pond or on shallow planting shelves within it
- Irises are the perfect plants to encourage insects like damselflies and dragonflies to your pond, providing shelter and a sunny place to perch.
- Marginal plants soften and add interest to the borders of your pond and are also suitable for planting in bog gardens or moist soil borders.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Variegated Flag Iris is well-suited to being grown in a pot, provided it is kept in consistently moist or waterlogged soil.
How big does it get?
The Variegated Flag Iris can reach a height of 1-1.2 metres and a spread of 60-90 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Variegated Flag Iris prefers full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Variegated Flag Iris thrives in heavy, consistently moist or waterlogged soil, particularly at the edge of a pond.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Variegated Flag Iris requires generous watering to maintain consistently moist or waterlogged soil conditions.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Variegated Flag Iris should have its old foliage cut back to about 10 cm above the water level in late autumn before temperatures drop below 5°C.
How hardy is this plant?
Iris pseudacorus 'Variegata' is fully hardy (H7), withstanding temperatures below -20°C throughout the UK.
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