Iris Laevigata ‘ Rose Queen'

Iris  Laevigata ‘ Rose Queen ‘ has  beautiful small pink flowers. It can be planted in a bog area or planted as a marginal plant in your pond.  A really beautiful decorative pink iris that flowers between May and June.  Erect sword-shaped leaves and drooping foliage which gives wonderful colour and structure to your garden .

Interestingly Iris’s are semi-aquatic plants often referred to as bog or marginal plants.  They are a colourful plant and make a good addition to garden ponds,  lakes, alongside streams. You can even plant these in a moist garden spot to provide a colourful back drop.  It is also a good source of early food for pollinators providing shelter and perching places for aquatic wildlife and insects.

• Grows to a height of 80 cm ( 31 inches )
• Should be planted  up to a maximum of 10cm of depth of water above the crown of the plant. It can also be planted in permanently damp soil.
• Flowers between May and June
• Position in full sun to partial shade in damp moist areas.