Iris versicolor 'Kermesina'
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Iris versicolor 'Kermesina'
- Rich claret purple flowers with yellow and white veining emerge from elegant grey-green arching leaves. This variety is free flowering with 3-5 flower heads per stem
- Flowers from May to June
- A hardy perennial with a slow rate of growth and superb disease resistance
- 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, Iris versicolor 'Kermesina' is well-suited to being grown in a pot, provided it is kept in consistently moist or waterlogged soil.
How big does it get?
Iris versicolor 'Kermesina' typically reaches a height of 60-80 cm with a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Iris versicolor 'Kermesina' prefers full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Iris versicolor 'Kermesina' thrives in heavy, consistently moist or waterlogged soil, particularly at the edge of a pond.
How much watering does this plant need?
Iris versicolor 'Kermesina' thrives in wet environments and should be watered enough to keep the soil waterlogged.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Iris versicolor 'Kermesina' 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 versicolor 'Kermesina' is fully hardy (H7), withstanding temperatures below -20°C throughout the UK.
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