Product information "Japanese iris purple (9cm) - Iris kaempferi"
Iris kaempferi - Japanese iris purple for pond edge
The Japanese iris brings an elegant, calm colour effect to the garden pond with its purple flowers. With a height of 60-80 cm, it is ideal for damp marginal zones and shallow water edges. It flowers from May to July (V-VII) and is hardy in zones 1-2.
- Flowering time: V-VII (May to July)
- Flower colour: purple
- Winter hardiness: Zone 1, 2
- Pot: approx. 9 cm
Plant specifications:
- They add an elegant purple colour accent to the edge of the pond and visibly enhance the shoreline.
- Thanks to its planting depth of 0 to -15 cm, Japanese iris is perfect for damp borders and very shallow areas.
- Zone 1-2 makes it suitable for perennial pond edge planting in many regions.
Technical data:
- Botanical name: Iris kaempferi
- German name: Japanese Iris
- Planting depth: 0 to -15 cm
- Flowering time: V-VII (May to July)
- Winter hardiness: Zone 1/2
- Pot: approx. 9 cm
With Iris kaempferi (Japanese iris), you can create a particularly stylish garden pond: the purple flowers look elegant and create a clear accent that contrasts beautifully with green plants along the banks. The edges of ponds in particular often have areas that are evenly moist and are ideal for iris species. Japanese iris is an attractive choice here if you are looking for a plant that provides structure and at the same time creates a seasonal highlight with its flowers.
The Japanese iris reaches a height of approx. 60 to 80 cm. This makes it perfect for the centre to background of a pond edge planting: low ground cover or shallow water plants in front, with the iris behind as a "frame" that gives depth to the pond edge. The flowering period from May to July (V-VII) ensures that your pond looks particularly attractive in the early to middle gardening season. Planted in small groups, it creates a calm, two-dimensional effect; planted individually, it becomes a focal point.
The recommended planting depth of 0 to -15 cm makes Iris kaempferi ideal for damp border areas. It can be planted directly in moist bank soil or - depending on the pond structure - positioned in a very shallow area. A planting basket is often practical for a clean, controllable pond edge because the plant is stable and can be repositioned if necessary.
Thanks to its hardiness zone 1-2, Japanese iris is suitable for perennial ponds and is a good addition if you want to create a permanent shoreline with clear flower accents.
Shipping note: We make every effort to ensure that our plants arrive healthy and undamaged. Despite the greatest care, it can happen that plants are slightly damaged by post or other unforeseen events. This includes brown leaves as well as broken branches. We accept no liability for this. Do not plant in open bodies of water such as lakes or biotopes.
Zoo Roco tip: Place the Japanese iris so that it is clearly visible from your favourite viewing angle - purple flowers look particularly beautiful when they are slightly reflected in the water. Place them at a depth of 0 to -15 cm or in permanently moist soil and combine with low ground cover plants at the front to show the iris to its best advantage.