Description of Iris ensata 'Snow Queen'

Iris ensata 'Snow Queen' is a white Japanese iris grown for large clear blooms in early summer. It suits bog gardens with rich, wet soil.

Appearance

It forms upright fans of leaves and produces broad white flowers on tall stems. Height is often 70 to 100cm.

Care Guide

It needs constant moisture through spring and early summer.

• Sun: Full sun.
• Soil: Moisture-retentive, humus-rich soil.
• Water: Keep constantly moist while in growth.
• Feeding: Feed lightly in spring.
• Division: Divide in spring every few years.

Flowers are larger with steady moisture.

Suitability for Bog Garden

This suits bog gardens and damp pond edges where soil stays wet. Plant in drifts for a clean white effect.

Avoid dry soil in spring.

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