Iris 'Black Gamecock'
water iris (syn Iris louisiana Black Gamecock)
- 1 litre aquatic pot
- £14.99
- In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
- 3 litre aquatic pot
- £34.99
- In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
- 3 × 9cm pots
- £35.00 £11.67 each
- Unavailable
- 3 × 1 litre aquatic pots
- £39.99 £13.33 each
- available to order from summer
- 5 litre aquatic pot
- £49.99
- available to order from summer
Delivery options
- Standard £5.99
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moist to wet or boggy, humus-rich, acidic soil
- Depth of water: 0-15cm (0-6in)
- Rate of growth: average to fast
- Flowering period: May to July and occasionally in September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Sublime when planted in drifts at the edges of a pond, ‘Black Gamecock’ has larger than average (up to 10cm across) flowers, in a deep shade of purple. They need consistently moist soil so make an excellent choice for bog gardens. Their flowers are mainly produced in late spring and early summer although they may have a second, smaller flush in autumn.
While Iris louisiana tolerates a range of soil moistures, we are offering this plant in our aquatic soil mix in aquatic pots for planting at or below the water line. Plant in neutral to acidic soils or pond margins at a depth of 0-10cm (0-4in). Little maintenance is required - cut back flowering stalks after flowering. Do not allow to dry out.
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
