Iris laevigata 'Snowdrift'
Japanese water iris
- 1 litre aquatic pot
- £14.99
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- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: reliably moist or boggy soil, or aquatic compost
- Depth of water: 0-15cm (0-6in)
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: May to July
- Hardiness: fully hardy
‘Snowdrift’ is a clump-forming Japanese water iris bearing delightful, white flowers with a narrow pale lilac throat, which rise from broad, strap-like leaves from May to July. Enjoying a slightly acidic soil enriched with well-rotted organic matter, it is happiest in damp soils, making it ideal for drifts around the margins of ponds, lakes, streams and bog-gardens with other moisture-loving plants such as primulas, ferns, and forget-me-nots.
Plant Japanese water iris (Iris laevigata) in moist, fertile soil at the edge of a pond or in a boggy area, with the rhizomes just at or slightly below the soil surface. Space plants about 45-60cm (18-24in) apart to allow room for growth, water well after planting, and keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season.
Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and remove old foliage in late winter to encourage healthy new growth and abundant flowering.
Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and remove old foliage in late winter to encourage healthy new growth and abundant flowering.
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
