Iris louisiana 'Black Gamecock' Marginal Pond Plant
Iris louisiana 'Black Gamecock' Marginal Pond Plant
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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. Both the 1 litre and 3 litre sizes come in a mesh aquatic basket that can go straight into the pond without removing it or repotting.
How deep should I plant it?
How deep should I plant it?
The recommended planting depth is 0-20cm. For a 1 litre plant, start it at no more than half that depth so it can establish before you lower it further; a 3 litre plant can go straight onto the pond shelf at the depth you need.
Is this plant safe to have around pets or children?
Is this plant safe to have around pets or children?
The manufacturer notes that the tubers are harmful if eaten, so it's worth siting the basket where they can't be reached and chewed.
When does it flower?
When does it flower?
It flowers in June and July, producing large purple blooms that appear almost black.
What light does it need?
What light does it need?
It grows in full sun or part shade, so it isn't restricted to one spot around the pond edge.
Suited to pond margins and boggy ground where the soil stays constantly wet, this Louisiana iris gives the water's edge a striking show of large, near-black purple blooms in early summer. Supplied already potted in its mesh aquatic basket, it goes straight into position without extra repotting. Because the tubers are poisonous if swallowed, keep the basket out of reach of children and pets.
Iris louisiana 'Black Gamecock' is a marginal pond iris grown for its giant, deep purple blooms that open almost black, which is the plant's standout feature.
As a true Louisiana iris it thrives in constantly moist soil, so it suits planting directly on a pond's marginal shelf or in a boggy border. It provides a strong early-summer colour display at the pond edge once established.
You receive one established plant, already rooted into its mesh aquatic basket, in either a 1 litre or 3 litre size. Both sizes go straight from the basket into the pond without repotting.
If growth pushes past the top of its height range, you may need to move it into a larger basket or plant it into gravel to stop it toppling in wind; neither is supplied with the plant.
What sets it apart is how little aftercare it needs: once the foliage dies back in autumn, cutting it back to just above the water surface is enough to keep it tidy for the following year.
The tubers are poisonous if swallowed, so site the basket where children and pets can't get at it.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sun/Shade | Full sun to part shade |
| Flowers | June and July |
| Colour | Purple |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Care instructions | After foliage has died back in autumn, cut back to just above the water surface. If left until spring, trim carefully to avoid damaging emerging shoots. |
| Harmful | Harmful if eaten (tubers) |
| What's included | 1 litre: one plant in a 1 litre mesh aquatic basket. 3 litre: one plant in a 3 litre mesh aquatic basket. |
| Height | 60-80 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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