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Iris ensata Crystal Halo - Japanese Water Iris

Iris ensata Crystal Halo
Japanese Water Iris, Sword-leaved Iris, Butterfly Iris

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Value-for-money
Iris ensata 'Crystal Halo', with XXL bluish-purple flowers highlighted by a mauve border in a gradient of white.
Flower size
12 cm
Height at maturity
65 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The 'Crystal Halo' Japanese iris has flowers with a 20cm (8in) diameter, bluish-violet with a golden centre, highlighted by a mauve border fading to white. They bloom in late summer at a height of 60cm (24in) for a good 3 weeks between June and July.

Iris ensata thrive in full sun or partial shade, in moist to wet soils. The flowers, 10 to 15cm (4 to 6in) in diameter, consist of 3 large flattened sepals topped by 3 thinner petals.

Ensata irises can be grown as water plants in the summer, but they do not tolerate being submerged during winter.

Grow Iris ensata in moist soil alongside Astilbes, royal ferns, and Ligularias.

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Iris ensata Crystal Halo - Japanese Water Iris (Flowering) Flowering
Iris ensata Crystal Halo - Japanese Water Iris (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time June to July
Flower size 12 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms
Flowering description Very large violet flowers.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green
Foliage description Deciduous.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 65 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Iris

Species

ensata

Cultivar

Crystal Halo

Family

Iridaceae

Other common names

Japanese Water Iris, Sword-leaved Iris, Butterfly Iris

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference83431

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Planting and care

Japanese Iris prefers a damp and marshy soil, without limestone. They also tolerate a fresh soil, even if it is not waterlogged, as long as it does not dry out in summer. On the other hand, they prefer a rather dry soil in winter. We have planted them near an artificial stream, the water level of which is kept high during the beautiful season. In winter, we let the level drop by about 15cm (6in), so that the stumps are above the water, as in nature where the level of rivers decreases in winter and rises again in spring with the melting of snow. Their cold resistance is excellent up to about -18° (-0.4°F). It is further increased if the soil is dry.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Pond edge
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, Rich and clayey

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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