Iris ensata 'Rose Queen' - Pink Japanese Iris, Bog Plant (RHS AGM)
Iris ensata 'Rose Queen' - Pink Japanese Iris, Bog Plant (RHS AGM)
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Iris ensata 'Rose Queen' is a Japanese iris that holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It is often sold as Iris laevigata 'Rose Queen', a name first used in error in 1915. In early summer it carries rose-pink flowers with darker veins.
'Rose Queen' at a glance
| Botanical name | Iris ensata 'Rose Queen' (syn. I. laevigata 'Rose Queen') |
|---|---|
| Common name | Japanese iris |
| Plant type | Clump-forming iris; dies back in winter |
| Height and spread | About 80–100 cm tall, up to 50 cm wide |
| Flowers | Rose-pink with darker veins and a yellow-green mark, May and June |
| Position | Full sun or part shade |
| Soil | Moist, deep, humus-rich, acid soil |
| Pond depth | None in winter – bog garden or damp soil |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 – hardy in a very cold winter (-20 to -15°C) |
| Native to | Garden form of an East Asian iris (not UK native) |
Can Iris ensata grow in a pond?
Not all year. It likes plenty of water in summer but does not tolerate waterlogged soil or standing water in winter. Grow it in a bog garden or damp border, or lift pots out of the pond in autumn.
What soil does it need?
Moist, rich, acid soil. Use ericaceous compost in pots if your soil is chalky or alkaline.
How to plant and care for it
Plant in spring or summer. Cut back after flowering. Watch for slugs, snails and thrips.
Is it poisonous?
Yes. Irises are harmful if eaten by people or pets, so wear gloves when handling it.
Which size should I buy?
Bare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. The 2x Pot & Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Pond depth: 0cm
Light: Full sun or part shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Height and spread: 80 - 120cm tall, 30 - 50cm wide
Planting and flowering months are shown in the calendar under the photos.
Bare root (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants sent without a pot or compost, ready to plant straight away. The most economical way to plant a group.
Potted (9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants growing in our recycled, peat-free compost made in Lincolnshire. Larger sizes give a faster display.
Pack of 3 (7 cm bare-root, 9 cm bare-root, 1 litre bare-root, 3 litre bare-root): three plants of the chosen size at a lower price per plant.
2x Pot & Compost: two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Sizes shown with a line through them are currently unavailable.
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