⭐Iris laevigata ‘Rose Queen

Iris laevigata ‘Rose Queen’ is a graceful Japanese Water Iris producing soft rose‑pink blooms above slender, upright foliage. Perfect for adding colour, height and elegance to pond margins, wildlife ponds and damp borders. Hardy, reliable and supplied in excellent condition.

⭐ Key Features

• Soft rose‑pink flowers in early to midsummer
• Elegant upright foliage for vertical structure
• Hardy perennial suited to UK climates
• Ideal for pond margins and damp borders
• Low‑maintenance and long‑lived

⭐ Detailed Product Description

Iris laevigata ‘Rose Queen’ is a refined and elegant marginal iris known for its delicate rose‑pink flowers and clean, upright habit. Flowering in early to midsummer, it brings a soft, romantic colour palette to pond edges and damp garden areas.

Unlike some irises, Iris laevigata thrives with its crown submerged, making it ideal for planting directly on the marginal shelf. Its slender foliage provides vertical contrast to broad‑leaved marginals and floating plants, while the flowers rise above the water with a light, airy presence.

This variety performs best in full sun and consistently moist soil, making it a dependable choice for wildlife ponds, naturalistic schemes and Japanese‑inspired plantings.

⭐ Technical Data

• Plant type: Hardy marginal
• Height: 60–80 cm
• Spread: 40–50 cm
• Flower colour: Rose‑pink
• Flowering period: June to July
• Planting depth: 0–10 cm above crown
• Position: Full sun
• Supplied as: 1L (3‑pack) / 3L pot

⭐ Planting & Positioning

Plant on the marginal shelf in a mesh aquatic basket filled with aquatic compost. Position so the crown sits just below the water surface. As the plant establishes, it will send up elegant, upright foliage followed by soft pink blooms.

⭐ Care & Maintenance

• Remove spent flower stems after blooming
• Trim foliage in late autumn or early spring
• Divide every 3–4 years to maintain vigour
• Feed with aquatic fertiliser tablets in spring

⭐ Companion Plant Suggestions

Unique to this product.

• Primula bulleyana https://artisanaquatics.co.uk/shop/primula-bulleyana-bulleys-primrose/
• Menyanthes trifoliata https://artisanaquatics.co.uk/shop/menyanthes-trifoliata-bog-bean/
• Osmunda regalis https://artisanaquatics.co.uk/shop/osmunda-regalis-royal-fern/

⭐ FAQ

Can Iris laevigata be planted directly in the pond?
Yes, it thrives with its crown submerged by up to 10 cm of water.

Is it suitable for wildlife ponds?
Yes, it provides cover for amphibians and attracts pollinators.

Does it spread?
It forms a steady clump and is easy to manage.

⭐ Trust & Delivery Section

• Grown by UK aquatic specialists
• Carefully packed to arrive in top condition
• Live plant guarantee

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