Waihi Wedding Louisiana Iris (Iris louisiana)
| Size | 3 Ltr |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Marginal |
| Sun / Shade | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Native to UK | No |
| Plant group |
A tall Louisiana Iris with elegant white and soft lilac blooms, perfect for adding height, structure, and subtle colour to pond margins and bog gardens.
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Iris louisiana ‘Waihi Wedding’
Elegant white Louisiana Iris with soft lilac tones for refined pond planting
Iris louisiana ‘Waihi Wedding’ is a beautifully elegant marginal pond plant, known for its soft, ruffled white blooms delicately brushed with hints of lilac and finished with a warm golden throat. This refined Louisiana Iris brings a lighter, more graceful feel to pondside planting, making it perfect for creating a calm and balanced look around water features.
Flowering from June to July, ‘Waihi Wedding’ produces tall, showy blooms that stand above its upright foliage. The petals have a gently ruffled texture, adding movement and softness to the display. The subtle blend of white and pale lavender tones works exceptionally well alongside darker or more vibrant pond plants, helping to create contrast without overwhelming the space.
Reaching heights of up to 120 cm, this variety is ideal for adding vertical interest to pond margins and bog gardens. Its tall, sword like leaves provide structure throughout the growing season, even when the plant is not in flower. These upright leaves also offer valuable shelter for pond wildlife, including frogs, newts, and emerging dragonflies.
Iris louisiana ‘Waihi Wedding’ thrives in moist to wet conditions and is perfectly suited to planting in shallow water up to around 10 cm deep. It performs best when placed on a marginal shelf or in damp soil around the pond edge. A sunny position will encourage the strongest flowering, although it will tolerate light shade.
This Louisiana Iris is particularly well suited to wildlife ponds, naturalistic planting schemes, and more formal water gardens where a softer colour palette is desired. While hardy in milder areas of the UK, it is advisable to protect the rhizomes during colder winters to ensure reliable performance year after year.
Low maintenance and visually stunning, Iris louisiana ‘Waihi Wedding’ is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to introduce subtle colour, height, and elegance to their pond or water garden.
Please note that all parts of the plant are harmful if ingested.
🇬🇧 UK-grown aquatic plant: Grown at a dedicated aquatic plant nursery in the South of England and carefully prepared for delivery across the UK.
Key Benefits
- Elegant white flowers with soft lilac tones
- Beautiful ruffled blooms for added texture
- Tall growth adds height and structure
- Ideal for pond margins and bog gardens
- Attracts pollinators and supports wildlife
- Creates a calm, refined planting scheme
Reasons to Buy
- Perfect for softening bold planting schemes
- Excellent contrast against darker pond plants
- Reliable flowering in early summer
- Suitable for wildlife and ornamental ponds
- Easy to grow and maintain once established
Care Instructions
- Plant on a marginal shelf or in damp soil at a depth of 0 cm to 10 cm.
- Position in full sun for best flowering, though partial shade is suitable.
- After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally before cutting back in autumn.
- Alternatively, prune in early spring, taking care not to damage new shoots.
- Divide clumps every few years in spring to maintain vigour and prevent overcrowding.
- Protect rhizomes in colder UK areas during winter for best results.
Flowering Period
June to July
Size and Growing Conditions
Botanical Name: Iris louisiana
Common Name: Waihi Wedding Louisiana Iris
Plant Type: Marginal
Flower Colour: White
Height: 90cm to 120cm
Spread: Up to 60 cm
Growth Rate: Medium
Position: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist to wet, ideal for pond margins and boggy areas
Native to the UK: No
Dispatching Your Pond Plants
Your Waihi Wedding Louisiana Iris will be carefully packed to protect the foliage and roots during transit.
Orders received by 11am Monday to Wednesday are normally dispatched on the following working day using a next working day courier service. During busy periods, dispatch may occasionally take an extra day.
To avoid plants being held in depots over a weekend, we do not usually dispatch on Fridays. Highlands and Islands orders using a two day service are not normally dispatched on Thursdays.
Available basket sizes:
- 3 Litre Hexagonal Basket – 18 × 18 × 16cm
Planting depth is measured from the top of the aquatic basket to the water surface.
Finofil baskets are manufactured in the UK from 100% recycled plastic and are fully recyclable. Their fine dual-mesh construction helps retain aquatic soil while allowing water and nutrients to reach the roots. Basket shape may vary slightly depending on the plant and supplier availability.
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