{"product_id":"iris-versicolor-kermesina-marginal-pond-plants-mp063","title":"Iris versicolor 'Kermesina'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIris versicolor\u003c\/em\u003e 'Kermesina' is a cultivar of blue flag iris, a wetland iris that suits bog gardens and pond edges. It is a tough iris that copes well with saturated soil and shallow water once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt forms fans of sword-like leaves and sends up flower stems in late spring to early summer. Flowers are typically in the purple range with markings, and this cultivar is known for a strong colour tone. Height is often 60 to 90cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers wet soil and sun. It will grow in part shade but usually flowers better in brighter spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy, wet soil or aquatic compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturated soil to shallow water at the margin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent stems and tidy damaged leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Divide in spring if clumps become crowded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant rhizomes just covered and keep the crown free of dense weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability for Bog Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great bog garden iris for the wettest zones. It also works as a pond-margin plant where baskets sit on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it to frame paths and stepping stones, or plant several clumps along an edge for a simple run of foliage and flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs \u003cem\u003eIris versicolor\u003c\/em\u003e suitable for pond edges?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It grows well in saturated soil and shallow water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually late spring into early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften around 60 to 90cm in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I divide it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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