Description of Iris ensata 'White Lady'

Iris ensata 'White Lady' is a Japanese iris with large white flowers. It performs well in rich, moisture-retentive soil in bog gardens.

Appearance

It forms upright fans of leaves and produces broad white blooms on tall stems in early summer. Height is often 70 to 100cm in flower.

Care Guide

It needs steady moisture from spring into summer.

• Sun: Full sun for best flowering.
• Soil: Humus-rich, moisture-retentive soil.
• Water: Keep constantly moist while in growth.
• Feeding: Light feed in spring.
• Division: Divide in spring every few years.

Dry spells in spring can reduce bud formation.

Suitability for Bog Garden

This suits bog gardens and damp pond edges where soil stays wet. Plant in drifts for a clean, bright display.

Avoid letting roots dry in spring.

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