Description of Iris laevigata 'Variegata'

Iris laevigata 'Variegata' is a variegated Japanese water iris for pond edges and very wet bog soil. It combines striped foliage with early-summer flowers.

Appearance

It forms fans of cream-striped leaves and produces large flat flowers in early summer. Height is usually 60 to 90cm.

Care Guide

It prefers saturated 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.
• Tidy: Remove old flower stems after blooming.
• Division: Divide in spring if clumps get crowded.

Keep it in good light for the best striping.

Suitability for Bog Garden

This suits bog gardens and pond edges in the wetter zone. It’s a good choice where you want foliage colour from spring onwards.

Plant in groups for a cleaner effect.

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