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iris louisiana pegaletta marginal pond plants mp056
iris louisiana pegaletta marginal pond plants mp056
iris louisiana pegaletta marginal pond plants mp056
iris louisiana pegaletta marginal pond plants mp056

Iris louisiana 'Pegaletta'

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Size: 7cm Bareroot
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 louisiana 'Pegaletta'

Iris louisiana 'Pegaletta' is a Louisiana iris grown for bold early summer flowers and strong, upright leaves. It suits wet ground and shallow pond edges where you want height and colour together. You will sometimes see it sold simply as Louisiana iris 'Pegaletta'.

Appearance

It forms a clump of sword-like green leaves, then sends up flower stems that reach around 70 to 90cm. Blooms tend to land in June and July in the UK. Flowers are deep purple with a yellow throat, which shows up well against the foliage.

Care Guide

Louisiana irises like rich, wet soil. Keep the crown wet during the growing season and you will get better flowering.

  • Sun: Full sun is best for flowers. Part shade is fine, but you may see fewer blooms.
  • Soil: Heavy, fertile compost or clay soil. Add well-rotted organic matter if your bog is light.
  • Water level: Damp ground to shallow water, up to about 20cm over the roots.
  • Feeding: A spring feed helps, especially in baskets.
  • After flowering: Remove spent stems and tidy damaged leaves.

Every few years, lift and divide in spring if the clump gets tight. Replant divisions with the rhizomes just covered in wet soil.

Suitability for Bog Garden

Iris louisiana 'Pegaletta' works well as a feature plant in a bog garden. Put it behind lower growers, or use it to frame a pond edge. It gives a clean, upright shape, so it also looks good next to rounder leaves like hostas.

It is also practical. The leaf clump gives shelter at the bog edge, and the stems give perches for insects. If you want a run of irises, space plants about 40 to 60cm apart so each clump can bulk up.

In a liner-based bog, plant it in a basket or a pocket of heavier compost so it does not dry out at the top in summer.

FAQs

What are marginal pond plants?

Marginal pond plants grow around the shallow edges of ponds, with their roots and crowns in or close to the water while their leaves and flowers grow above the surface. They are ideal for planting on pond shelves and help soften the transition between the pond and surrounding garden.

How deep should marginal pond plants be planted?

The correct planting depth varies between species. Some marginals prefer their crowns only just below the water surface, while others tolerate deeper water. Always check the recommended planting depth for the individual plant rather than placing all marginal plants at the same depth.

Can marginal pond plants grow in a wildlife pond?

Yes. Marginal plants are particularly valuable in wildlife ponds because their foliage provides cover around the pond edge and their stems can give emerging aquatic insects a route out of the water. Flowering species can also provide food for bees, hoverflies and other pollinators.

Do marginal pond plants need aquatic baskets?

Marginal plants are commonly grown in aquatic baskets, especially in lined ponds. Baskets make plants easier to position, lift and divide and can help contain vigorous roots. They should normally be filled with suitable aquatic compost or heavy loam rather than ordinary multipurpose compost.

When should I cut back marginal pond plants?

Dead or dying foliage can be removed as plants die back, particularly in autumn, to reduce the amount of decaying material entering the pond. Vigorous marginal plants can also be thinned or divided when they become overcrowded.

What are the best pond plants for a wildlife pond?

The best wildlife pond plants provide a mixture of underwater cover, surface shade, flowering habitat and places for aquatic insects to emerge. A balanced pond can include oxygenating plants, marginal plants and floating-leaved plants such as water lilies. Native species are particularly useful for supporting UK pond wildlife.

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