Japanese Water Iris Rose Queen

A truly elegant variety of the Japanese Water Iris, 'Rose Queen' is prized for its beautiful, wide-petalled flowers in a soft shade of rosy-lilac. The blooms are delicately veined and feature a small, pale signal at the base, creating a luminous effect that reflects beautifully over the surface of a pond. Appearing in mid-Summer, these sophisticated flowers are held aloft on sturdy stems above smooth, bright green, sword-shaped leaves. 'Rose Queen' is one of the most reliable choices for damp, low-lying areas where other plants might struggle. It is perfectly adapted for planting directly into the shallow margins of a pond, a dedicated bog garden, or along the banks of a stream. Because it is a clump-forming perennial, it will gradually expand to create a lush, architectural colony of pink and green, providing a serene and polished look to any water feature.

Position: Thrives in full sun, yielding maximum blooms
Planting depth: Grow in the damp margin to 10cm (4’’) below water level
Growth rate: Slow
Flowering Period: June & July
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Size: Height: 60-80cm (24-32"). Spread: 40-50cm (16-20")

Aquatic pot and compost variations

Aquatic plants come in a variety of pot and compost variations that have different benefits for planting and growing.

Mesh Pot (Aquatic Compost)
Pot can be removed and plant can be planted directly into soil or margins above or below the water line. Pot and plant can also be placed directly into water to be container grown, but will still need repotting in time.

Pot (Aquatic Compost)
Pot must be removed and plant should be planted directly into soil or margins above or below the water line.

Pot (Regular Compost)
Pot must be removed and plant should be planted directly into soil or margins above the water line. Cannot be planted directly into soil below the water line.