Overview
Iris 'Pam's Wedding' is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Iris, part of the Iridaceae family, with sword-shaped foliage. Iris 'Pam's Wedding' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens and containers.
About
Iris 'Pam's Wedding' is a clump-forming iris that flowers from May to July. It bears sword-shaped leaves and performs best in a south-facing, sheltered spot. Plant it in neutral, well-drained loam in full sun; the cultivar is rated H7 (fully hardy). It suits borders, rock gardens and containers where upright foliage can be shown off.
About the genus
Iris takes its name from the Greek goddess of the rainbow, and for once the naming feels entirely earned. I can't think of another genus that covers so much ground — inky purples, burnt apricots, clean whites, blues that seem lit from inside — or so many situations. There are bearded irises that want their rhizomes baked in full sun, Siberian types happy in ordinary border soil, and species that will sit contentedly at the edge of a pond. What they share is the flower: three petals standing up, three falling away, built with a kind of architectural confidence most plants never attempt. Even out of bloom the foliage earns its place — those upright fans of blue-green leaves hold a border together for months. I grow them for the fortnight in May and June when nothing else in the garden can compete, and I've made my peace with that. Some plants are for the long haul. An iris is an event.
Written by Henry
In the garden
Iris 'Pam's Wedding' sits within the Iridaceae as a clump-forming garden iris that produces its flowering display from May to July. As a cultivated variety, it is grown for its season-long presence of upright, sword-shaped leaves which give structure through late spring and early summer. Place the plant where it will receive full sun on a south-facing aspect and where it is sheltered from strong winds. Select a neutral loam that drains freely; good drainage is important because the cultivar prefers well-drained conditions rather than waterlogged soil. Its H7 rating means it is fully hardy in UK gardens and will tolerate typical winter conditions without special winter protection. Use Iris 'Pam's Wedding' at the front to middle of a perennial border, tucked into rock garden crevices with free-draining soil, or grown in a container on a bright, sheltered patio. The sword-shaped foliage works well alongside lower-growing alpines or mat-forming plants, providing upright structure that remains visible when flowers have finished.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Iris
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Iris 'Pam's Wedding' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Sword-shaped
- Suggested uses
- Borders, rock gardens, containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Iris 'Pam's Wedding'
- Propagation
- Division, seed
- Pest resistance
- Good
- Disease resistance
- Good
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Iris 'Pam's Wedding'?
Iris 'Pam's Wedding' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Iris 'Pam's Wedding' need?
Iris 'Pam's Wedding' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Iris 'Pam's Wedding' hardy in the UK?
Iris 'Pam's Wedding' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Iris 'Pam's Wedding'?
Division, seed.
More in the Iris genus
- Iris 'Antigone' (TB)
- Iris 'Dauntless' (TB)
- Iris 'Dipped in Dots' (TB)
- Iris 'Ablaze' (MDB)
- Iris 'After the Storm' (TB)
- Iris 'Aldo Ratti' (TB)
- Iris 'Alene's New Love' (SDB)iris 'Alene's New Love'
- Iris 'Alpine Lake' (MDB)