Iris laevigata Latour Marliac - Water Iris
Iris laevigata Latour Marliac - Water Iris
Iris laevigata Latour Marliac
Water Iris
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Description
Iris laevigata 'Latour-Marliac' is a very beautiful variety of aquatic iris with dark blue flowers. Each flower consists of 3 upright petals surmounting 3 wider and trailing petals. The latter have a thin yellow midline tinged with green. In spring, it forms a dense clump that is green and from which the flowering stems emerge in early summer. This hardy perennial is easy to grow in the sun in moist soil and is perfect for ornamenting the banks. It can also tolerate having its feet in the water, at a shallow depth.
From the Iridaceae family, Iris laevigata is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant classified in the section of non-bearded irises. Native to Japan, just like its close relative Iris ensata (the other Japanese Iris), it distinguishes itself with its smaller-sized flowers and its ease of cultivation. Its rhizomes can perfectly tolerate having their feet in the water, at a shallow depth of 5 to 15 cm. Its flowers, although smaller in size, are nonetheless magnificent. They have been cultivated for centuries for bouquets in its country of origin.
The 'Latour-Marliac' variety forms, in spring, a dense clump of fine and green foliage, with an upright habit, reaching a height of 30 to 40 cm. It spreads in width over time through its rhizomes. Flowering takes place between June and July, depending on the climate. The flowering stems emerge above the foliage, each carrying 2 to 4 dark blue flowers, approximately 6-8 cm in diameter.
To create an interesting mass effect, do not hesitate to plant the Iris laevigata 'Latour-Marliac' in groups of 3 to 5. It prefers a sunny exposure and a moist, non-calcareous soil. It can tolerate being submerged all year at a shallow depth, making it perfect for decorating the banks of a pond. This Japanese water iris pairs well with white-flowering aquatic plants, such as Iris laevigata 'Snowdrift' or Filipendula purpurea 'Alba'. Add some small blue flowers in the foreground with low-growing plants like brooklime or water forget-me-not.
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Planting and care
The 'Latour-Marliac' Iris laevigata can be planted in full sun (where it will be more floriferous) or possibly in partial shade in a non-calcareous and moist, very moist, or even flooded soil. It can even grow with its feet in the water, between 5 and 15 cm deep. It is hardier than the other Japanese iris, Iris ensata. It can tolerate temperatures as low as -15°C. Cut the flowering stems at the end of flowering and the dried leaves as they appear.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.