Iris ‘Black Watch’ – A Bold Statement of Deep Purple for Your Garden
Iris ‘Black Watch’ is a striking bearded iris that stands out with its dramatic, dark purple blooms, offering a sophisticated touch to any garden. This hardy perennial boasts large, ruffled flowers with an intense, almost black hue at the base of the petals, gradually transitioning to a rich, deep purple. The vibrant colors contrast beautifully against its upright, sword-like foliage, making it an eye-catching addition to any garden bed or border. With its bold color and unique presence, ‘Black Watch’ is perfect for creating an elegant and modern garden display.
Why Grow Iris ‘Black Watch’?
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Dramatic, Dark Blooms – The intense purple, near-black flowers with ruffled edges create a bold, eye-catching display that demands attention.
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Graceful Foliage – The tall, sword-like green foliage provides a strong vertical element, framing the flowers beautifully.
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Versatile & Hardy – A robust perennial that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, perfect for creating focal points in the garden.
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Attracts Pollinators – Iris ‘Black Watch’ is a pollinator-friendly plant, attracting bees and butterflies to your garden.
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Low Maintenance – Once established, ‘Black Watch’ requires little care, making it a reliable choice for both experienced and beginner gardeners.
Where to Site Your Iris ‘Black Watch’ Iris ‘Black Watch’ thrives in full sun, which helps bring out the best of its dramatic color and ensures strong, healthy growth. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Plant it in flower beds, borders, or alongside pathways where its stunning flowers can be appreciated up close. It also makes an excellent cut flower, perfect for arrangements, or as a focal point in a garden display.
How to Grow and Care for Your Iris ‘Black Watch’
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Soil – Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil rich in organic matter. It can tolerate a range of soil types as long as drainage is good.
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Light – Grows best in full sun. Ensure it receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day for the best flowering.
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Watering – Water regularly during the growing season, but ensure the soil is well-drained. Iris plants do not like "wet feet," so avoid overly moist conditions that can cause rot.
Maintenance:
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Mulch & Feed – Apply a light mulch layer in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in early spring when new growth begins.
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Dividing – Iris ‘Black Watch’ benefits from division every 3-4 years. Divide clumps in late summer or early fall to maintain plant vigor and encourage more blooms.
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Deadhead & Clean Up – After blooming, remove spent flowers to encourage further growth and prevent the plant from wasting energy on seed production. Cut back foliage in the fall once it begins to die back.
Perfect Plant Combinations Iris ‘Black Watch’ pairs beautifully with other perennials, especially those with lighter, contrasting colors. Combine with pale yellow or white daisies, daylilies, or lavender for a striking color contrast. It also works wonderfully in the company of other bold, dark-colored irises or plants like purple salvia and black-leaved ornamental grasses for an even more dramatic effect. The deep purple hues of ‘Black Watch’ can create a beautiful focal point in a monochromatic or complementary color palette, making it a versatile and timeless choice for your garden.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
