Iris ens. 'Dinner Plate Jell-O' - P11

Description
The Japanese flag 'Dinner Plate® Jell-O' (Iris ensata) is a rhizome-forming perennial that forms violet-white, disc-shaped flowers in June. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with humus-rich, lime-free, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and is approx. 70 cm wide. The Japanese flag 'Dinner Plate® Jell-O' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Iris ensata 'DP'.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Japanese flag 'Dinner Plate® Jell-O' are medium green, lanceolate.

Spread
Japan to Korea, Democratic People's Republic.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese flag 'Dinner Plate® Jell-O' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Rhizome-forming.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Water depth
5 - 10 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Japanese flag 'Dinner Plate® Jell-O' sets beautiful accents together with: Yellow marsh iris.

Flower
Iris ensata 'Dinner Plate® Jell-O' forms disc-shaped, purple-white flowers from June.

Use
Cutting, cottage garden, pond edge, balcony/patio, stream