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Iris laevigata 'Royal Cartwheel'

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Size Information

You can choose plants in various pot sizes. Non-potted plants arrive bare root for you to pot in the specified pot size.

Seasonal Information

Depending on the time of year, pond plants may be supplied fully-leaved, with flowers, or with foliage trimmed back.

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This plant is grown in the UK and sent directly from our tried, tested and trusted plant partner. Delivery price calculated at checkout.

Description of Iris laevigata 'Royal Cartwheel'

Iris laevigata 'Royal Cartwheel' is a Japanese water iris grown for large flat flowers and a strong upright habit. It thrives in saturated soil and shallow margins.

Appearance

It forms fans of smooth leaves and produces bold blooms in early summer. Height is usually 60 to 90cm in flower.

Care Guide

It prefers very wet soil and tolerates shallow water over the roots.

  • Sun: Full sun to light shade.
  • Soil: Heavy wet soil or aquatic compost.
  • Water: Saturated soil to shallow margins.
  • Division: Divide in spring if clumps crowd.
  • Tidy: Remove old stems after flowering.

Keep crowns just above water level for best growth.

Suitability for Bog Garden

This suits bog gardens and pond edges in the wetter zone. It gives strong early summer colour and neat foliage afterwards.

Plant in groups for a fuller effect.

FAQ

When does it flower?
Early summer.

Can it grow in water?
Yes, shallow water suits it.

How tall does it get?
Often 60 to 90cm.

Is it good for bog gardens?
Yes, it prefers very wet soil.

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