Iris laevigata 'Mottled Beauty' - P9

Description
The Japanese iris 'Mottled Beauty' (Iris laevigata) is an upright, rhizome-forming perennial that produces light blue flowers from July to August. In a sunny location with humus-rich, lime-free, nutrient-rich, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Japanese iris 'Mottled Beauty' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers * easy to care for

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese iris 'Mottled Beauty' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, rhizome-forming.

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

Water depth
0 - 5 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Japanese iris 'Mottled Beauty' sets beautiful accents together with: Gentian-leaved speedwell, meadow knotweed.

Tasks
Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure promotes new growth.

Flower
Iris laevigata 'Mottled Beauty' forms light blue flowers from July.

Use
Cut, cottage garden, pond edge, balcony/patio, tub, stream, pond, bee pasture