Iris louisiana 'Ann Chowning' Marginal Pond Plant (1 Litre)
Iris louisiana 'Ann Chowning' Marginal Pond Plant (1 Litre)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to repot the plant when it arrives?
Do I need to repot the plant when it arrives?
No. The 1 litre plant comes in its mesh basket and doesn't need repotting straight away, though moving it into a bigger basket later will support stronger growth.
How deep should I plant it in the pond?
How deep should I plant it in the pond?
Start it at a shallower depth than its full recommended planting depth while it establishes, then move it down to the full depth once it's growing well.
Is this plant safe around pets and children?
Is this plant safe around pets and children?
The tubers are harmful if eaten, as is the case with all iris, so it's worth keeping pets and young children from chewing on the plant.
When does it flower?
When does it flower?
It flowers in June and July, with velvety dark cherry red petals around a yellow centre.
What makes this iris worth choosing?
What makes this iris worth choosing?
It holds the Mary Swords Debaillon Award, the highest award given to a Louisiana iris.
This marginal iris gives the pond edge weeks of rich, dark cherry red colour each summer, with blooms opening around a yellow centre. It holds the Mary Swords Debaillon Award, the highest award given to a Louisiana iris, so you're adding a recognised, named variety rather than an unproven one. It arrives as an established 1 litre plant in its mesh basket, ready to place straight into the margin.
Iris louisiana 'Ann Chowning' is a Louisiana iris marginal pond plant, notable for holding the Mary Swords Debaillon Award, the highest award given within the Louisiana iris group. Its velvety dark cherry red flowers open around a yellow centre, giving the pond margin a strong run of colour through the summer. It adapts to a range of light levels at the pond edge, from full sun through to a few hours of shade, so it fits more than one position.
What you get: one Iris louisiana 'Ann Chowning' plant supplied at 1 litre size, already potted in its mesh basket. There's no need to repot it or remove the basket before planting; it can be lowered straight into the margin.
Growth is steady rather than fast, and as the plant matures it may need a bigger basket (the sizing guidance below covers when to size up). Once established, it's cut back after the foliage dies down in autumn, or trimmed carefully in spring if you leave it that long, so the plant stays tidy without disturbing new growth.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sun/Shade | Full sun to part shade |
| Flowers | Jun & Jul |
| Colour | Red |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Care instructions | Cut back once foliage has died down in autumn, trimming to just above the water line; if you wait until spring, trim carefully to avoid damaging new shoots already coming through. |
| Harmful | Harmful if eaten |
| Height | 70-90 cm |
| Planting depth | 0-20 cm |
Delivery information
These plants are delivered to selected UK mainland postcodes.
Delivery charges for these plants
- £6.00 for plant orders weighing up to 1.9 kg in total.
- £9.60 for plant orders weighing over 1.9 kg, up to 30 kg.
This charge covers the plants in your order. Other items in the same order may be delivered separately, with their own delivery charge.
Delivery is not available to certain postcode areas, including parts of Scotland such as the Highlands and Islands, and other restricted locations, including Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.
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From October to February, orders are dispatched on Tuesdays only. Plants ordered outside the growing season may arrive cut back.
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