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DINNER PLATE™ HARLEQUINESQUE JAPANESE IRIS
Iris ensata 'Harlequinesque'
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(SKU: 20207)
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List Price $25.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 4-9 · Mature Height: 24-32 Inches · Mature Spread: 24-30 Inches
Step right up to the garden's main event! Dinner Plate™ Harlequinesque Japanese Iris isn't shy—it flaunts huge, flat blooms nearly twice the size of ordinary irises. Each petal looks hand-painted, a crisp white canvas streaked with blue and fuchsia, all glowing around a sunshine-yellow heart. The effect? A living watercolor that turns every passerby into an admirer.
This member of the celebrated Dinner Plate series towers gracefully at about 3 feet tall, with elegant, sword-like foliage forming a lush green base. It thrives where others might falter—especially in moisture-rich soils near ponds, streams, or rain gardens. The texture and height make it an outstanding architectural plant, creating visual rhythm and softness in wet garden spaces.
Plant it once, and you'll look forward to its grand performance every late spring. Rated to be cold hardy from zones 4–9, this moisture-loving perennial delivers both spectacle and reliability. Whether used as a border anchor or a pondside masterpiece, Dinner Plate™ Harlequinesque Japanese Iris transforms any landscape into a stage for color and grace.
Family: Iridaceae · Common Name: Iris
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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DINNER PLATE™ HARLEQUINESQUE JAPANESE IRIS Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - High Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - High Resistance |
Flower Type*
| • | Single Blooming |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Winter*
| • | Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Semi-Evergreen |
Plant Type*
| • | Perennial |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Adapts Well to Wet Areas |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Moist |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Spring Flowering |
| • | Summer |
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DINNER PLATE™ HARLEQUINESQUE JAPANESE IRIS Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
- Recommended Soil:
- Moist, rich, humus-heavy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5–7).
- Mix in compost or leaf mold for improved moisture retention.
- Avoid sandy or quick-drying soils.
- Sun Exposure:
- Full sun for boldest blooms.
- Light shade tolerated in hotter climates.
- Irrigation Needs:
- Keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing season.
- Ideal for planting along ponds, in rain gardens, or in shallow standing water up to 6 inches deep.
- Do not allow roots to dry out between waterings.
- Feeding & Nutrients:
- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
- Add a light layer of compost annually before flowering.
- Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers that encourage excessive leaf growth.
- Pruning & Maintenance:
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage fresh blooms.
- Cut foliage back to a few inches above ground after frost.
- Divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigor and flower size.
Interesting Notes About DINNER PLATE™ HARLEQUINESQUE JAPANESE IRIS
- Dinner-Plate Drama: Named for its supersized blooms, this iris flaunts flowers up to 8 inches wide—nearly twice that of traditional Japanese irises.
- A Love Affair with Water: Native to Japan's wetlands, Iris ensata thrives where soil stays damp or near water's edge—making it the diva of pondside gardening.
- The Grand Finale Bloomer: Unlike many iris types, this one performs late in the season, adding a lush encore of color when earlier varieties have bowed out.
- Samurai Foliage: Even without flowers, its tall, sword-shaped leaves stand like elegant green blades, lending structure and texture to the landscape.
- Painted Perfection: Each bloom's streaks of fuchsia and blue look like nature's brushwork—no two blossoms are exactly alike.
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