Louisiana Iris ‘Rhett’

Louisiana Iris ‘Rhett’ (Iris louisiana ‘Rhett’)

Rich coloured Louisiana iris for damp borders, pond edges and water gardens

Louisiana Iris ‘Rhett’ is an ornamental marginal iris grown for upright foliage and seasonal flowers. It adds height, structure and colour to pond margins, damp borders and water garden planting schemes.

Iris plants are especially useful around sunny pond edges, where they can create a strong vertical effect and soften the line between water and surrounding planting. They are best planted in aquatic baskets or damp soil where the roots remain moist.

This iris is suitable for customers who want a more decorative water garden look while still using proper pond and marginal plants. It pairs well with rushes, grasses, primulas, astilbes, water forget me not and other moisture loving plants.

Avoid planting iris too deeply unless the variety is suitable for shallow water. Most perform best with the basket at or just below the surface, or in constantly damp soil at the pond edge.

Key Benefits

• Red / Purple seasonal flowers
• Strong upright foliage
• Excellent pond edge structure
• Good for sunny pond margins
• Useful in damp borders and water gardens
• Works well with other marginal plants

Reasons to Buy

• Adds height and structure around ponds
• Good ornamental choice for water gardens
• Useful for damp borders and sunny margins
• Helps soften hard pond edges
• Looks effective planted in groups

Care Instructions

• Plant in moist soil or shallow water depending on the size supplied.
• Keep the basket or rootball from drying out.
• Grow in full sun or partial shade.
• Cut back old foliage when it dies back.
• Divide mature clumps if they become overcrowded.

Flowering Period

Flowers are usually produced from late spring to summer, depending on the variety, plant maturity and seasonal weather.

Size and Growing Conditions

Dispatching Your Pond Plants

Pond plants are selected, watered and packed carefully before dispatch. The amount of visible growth will vary depending on the season, weather and the plant’s natural growth cycle. Early season plants may arrive with less top growth and develop once settled into suitable conditions.

Unpack your plants promptly on arrival and keep the aquatic basket or pot moist until it is placed into the pond, container pond or damp planting area. Plant sizes, foliage and flowering stage will vary naturally through the year.