{"product_id":"iris-ensata-freckled-geisha-marginal-pond-plants-bp058","title":"Iris ensata 'Freckled Geisha'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIris ensata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Freckled Geisha' is a Japanese iris grown for large early summer flowers and clean upright foliage. It suits bog gardens where soil stays wet and rich through spring and early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt forms fans of narrow leaves, then sends up tall stems carrying broad flat blooms. Flowering height is usually 70 to 100cm. The foliage stays neat after flowering and helps anchor mixed marginal planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsistent moisture in spring is key to strong flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moisture retentive soil with plenty of organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep constantly moist from spring into summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e A light feed in spring supports bud formation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Divide in spring every few years to refresh clumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid letting the root zone dry while stems are forming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability for Bog Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis iris suits bog gardens and damp pond edges where crowns sit just above the wettest layer. Plant in groups so the flowers read as a clear block of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also works well grown in baskets sunk into liner bog beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly to mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need wet soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, keep it consistently moist while in growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall does it grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften 70 to 100cm in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it grow in shallow water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt prefers wet soil, with the crown just above water level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lincspplants","offers":[{"title":"1 \/ 7cm","offer_id":50691840278808,"sku":"BP058-plug","price":2.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm","offer_id":52351902417176,"sku":"BP058-9cm","price":6.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm Potted","offer_id":52351902449944,"sku":"BP058-9cmpot","price":8.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr","offer_id":52351902482712,"sku":"BP058-1ltr","price":10.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr Potted","offer_id":52351902515480,"sku":"BP058-1ltrpot","price":12.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr","offer_id":52351902548248,"sku":"BP058-3ltr","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr Potted","offer_id":52351902581016,"sku":"BP058-3ltrpot","price":23.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 2 x Pot \u0026 2 x Compost","offer_id":52351902613784,"sku":"BP058-2xpot-2xcompost","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 7cm","offer_id":52351902646552,"sku":"BP058-Plug-3x","price":7.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 9cm","offer_id":52351902679320,"sku":"BP058-9cm-3x","price":19.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 1Ltr","offer_id":52351902712088,"sku":"BP058-1Ltr-3x","price":30.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 3Ltr","offer_id":52351902744856,"sku":"BP058-3Ltr-3x","price":55.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/2075\/9064\/files\/product_e_n_ensata_freckled_geisha.jpg?v=1769974591","url":"https:\/\/sarracenia.house\/products\/iris-ensata-freckled-geisha-marginal-pond-plants-bp058","provider":"Sarracenia House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}