Iris louisiana 'Pegaletta' Pond Marginal Plant
Iris louisiana 'Pegaletta' Pond Marginal Plant
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this iris need repotting before it goes in the pond?
Does this iris need repotting before it goes in the pond?
No. It's supplied already potted in its mesh basket, so you can place it straight onto the pond shelf at the right depth.
Is this plant safe around pets and children?
Is this plant safe around pets and children?
The tubers are harmful if eaten, so take care with positioning if pets or young children have access to the pond edge.
When does it flower, and what do the flowers look like?
When does it flower, and what do the flowers look like?
It flowers in June and July, with large purple blooms featuring a yellow throat, typically around 12cm across.
How do I care for it once flowering has finished?
How do I care for it once flowering has finished?
Once the foliage dies back in autumn, cut it back to just above the water surface. If you leave trimming until spring, take care not to damage the new shoots as they emerge.
What pot size is it supplied in?
What pot size is it supplied in?
It's supplied as a 3 litre potted plant, already fitted with its mesh basket.
A Louisiana iris grown for the pond margin, with purple flowers and a yellow throat that open to around 12cm across. Suited to a position in full sun or part shade, it provides strong colour at the water's edge during its flowering period, and arrives ready-potted in its mesh basket so there's no need to repot before planting out.
Iris louisiana 'Pegaletta' is a Louisiana iris grown for pond margins, known for purple flowers with a yellow throat that typically open to around 12cm across, the large, showy bloom size characteristic of this iris group. Suited to a pond shelf in full sun or part shade, it provides strong colour at the water's edge during its flowering period.
Growth is at a medium, settled pace once established on the shelf, rather than rapid spread.
You receive one plant, already potted with its mesh basket fitted, so it can go straight onto the pond shelf without repotting. Once in position, plant it at the depth suited to the species.
What sets this variety apart is the combination of its flower size and colouring, large purple blooms with a yellow throat, alongside a growth rate and planting depth range that suit a variety of pond shelf setups.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Light requirements | Full sun to part shade |
| Flowering period | June and July |
| Flower colour | Purple |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Care instructions | After foliage has died back in autumn, cut back to just above the water surface. If trimming is left until spring, take care not to damage emerging shoots. |
| Harmful if eaten | Harmful if eaten |
| Height | 70-90 cm |
| Planting depth | 0-20 cm |
| Sun/Shade | Full sun to part shade |
| Flowers | Jun & Jul |
| Colour | Purple |
| Harmful | Harmful if eaten |
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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