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DINNER PLATE™ BLUEBERRY PIE JAPANESE IRIS
Iris ensata 'Blueberry Pie'
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List Price $25.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 4-9 · Mature Height: 18-24 Inches · Mature Spread: 12-24 Inches
As sweet as its name suggests, Dinner Plate™ Blueberry Pie Japanese Iris serves up a garden-sized helping of color and elegance. These enormous, up to 6-inch "dinner plate" sized blooms unfurl in decadent shades of purple-blue, with golden-yellow centers that glow like sunlight on silk. Their wide, flat, double-petaled form gives them a lush, luxurious texture—almost like watercolor art brought to life.
A proud member of the Dinner Plate™ Japanese Iris Series, 'Blueberry Pie' is literally twice the size of traditional Iris ensata varieties, making it a true statement piece in any garden. It thrives in moist, rich, acidic soils and is especially dazzling near ponds, streams, and water features. The sword-like foliage adds a graceful, vertical contrast even after bloom season, making this perennial a favorite for both landscape designers and home gardeners.
Beyond its striking looks, Dinner Plate™ Blueberry Pie Japanese Iris rewards patience and care with increasing vigor year after year. Once established, it naturalizes beautifully, forming impressive clumps that return with even more blooms each summer. Whether in borders, bog gardens, or as a dramatic cut flower, this Japanese Iris delivers timeless elegance with a hint of sweetness that's impossible to resist.
Family: Iridaceae · Common Name: Iris
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DINNER PLATE™ BLUEBERRY PIE JAPANESE IRIS Plant Characteristics
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DINNER PLATE™ BLUEBERRY PIE JAPANESE IRIS Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
- Recommended Soil:
- Prefers rich, acidic, humus-heavy soil (pH 5.5–6.5 ideal).
- Keep consistently moist — thrives in boggy or water's-edge settings.
- Avoid dry or alkaline soils; amend with compost or peat for best growth.
- Sun Exposure:
- Full sun to part shade (morning sun with afternoon shade ideal in hot areas).
- Performs beautifully in sun-dappled pond edges or open woodland gardens.
- Irrigation Needs:
- Requires regular moisture during the growing and blooming season (spring–mid-summer).
- Can tolerate shallow standing water during active growth.
- Reduce watering in winter dormancy but never allow roots to completely dry out.
- Feeding & Nutrients:
- Apply an acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring.
- Supplement midseason with compost tea or balanced fertilizer to promote flower size.
- Mulch with leaf mold or pine bark to maintain moisture and soil acidity.
- Pruning & Maintenance:
- Remove spent blooms to tidy appearance and prevent seed formation.
- Cut back foliage in late fall after it yellows naturally.
- Divide clumps every 3–4 years in late summer to maintain vigor.
- Protect young plants with mulch through first winter after planting.
Interesting Notes About DINNER PLATE™ BLUEBERRY PIE JAPANESE IRIS
- Dinnerplate Diva: The "Dinnerplate" nickname isn't exaggeration—the blooms of 'Blueberry Pie' can reach up to six inches across, nearly twice the size of traditional Japanese Iris varieties.
- East Asian Heritage: Iris ensata, native to Japan and eastern Asia, has been cultivated for centuries in temple gardens and is celebrated for its serene, water-loving nature.
- Water Garden Wonder: Unlike most irises, this species thrives with its feet wet—perfect for planting beside ponds, streams, or even in shallow standing water.
- Naturalizer Extraordinaire: Once established, 'Blueberry Pie' spreads slowly by rhizomes, returning each year with greater bloom counts and even bolder color.
- A Florist's Favorite: The extra-large, flat blossoms make exquisite cut flowers, adding a touch of sophisticated drama to summer arrangements.
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