They're a favourite for planting around a pond. The rhizomatous iris quickly forms large, attractive, non-invasive clumps. The leaves are deciduous, arching, grassy and strap-like and remain so throughout the growing season. The plants rarely bloom in the first year of planting and will generally need three to four years to become fully established and blooming well. Soak them in a bucket of water just deep enough to cover the roots.
Plants can stay in the water for up to one week with the water changed daily.
As with most new plants, try planting in the evening when the temperature is cooler. After blooming cut the stalks to the ground. Seed pods are attractive and may be left on the plant until the seeds drop. Always cut stalks on a dry day. Plant it with 'Cream and Butter' and 'Fourfold White' for a beautiful blend of blue, yellow and white.