Iris × pseudata is a relatively new group of irises – a hybrid between Iris pseudacorus and Iris ensata:
- From Iris pseudacorus, it inherits excellent cold hardiness and the ability to grow in water (even overwintering in it)
- From Iris ensata, it gains its stunning flower size and form
The cultivar Chance Beauty features impressively large, intensely yellow flowers with a cinnamon-brown pattern at the base of the petals. The plant grows tall and robust. Iris × pseudata is highly valued for its ability to absorb nitrogen compounds from water and pond substrates, significantly contributing to water purification and helping to prevent excessive algae growth. Chance Beauty is ideal for landscaping the edges of natural and artificial ponds.
| Flower color | intense yellow with brown markings |
| Flowers | very large, open, and decorative |
| Leaves | green, long, and upright |
| Height | up to 150 cm |
| Blooming period | May – June |
| Reproduction | by dividing rhizomes in spring |
| Planting site | sunny or partially shaded; moist soil or shallow water (only in summer) |
| Soil | prefers nutrient-rich, slightly acidic soil but tolerates a range of conditions |
| Special feature | excellent for water purification and algae control |
| Award | Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit |
