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Bulbous Irises include those known as Xiphium, Reticulata and Juno. The most common of these is Iris xiphium which gives us the Dutch Iris frequently used by florists. Iris reticulata is becoming more widely available and this sweet little Iris produces dainty flowers from July to September. It is an ideal container Iris.
Rhizomatous Irises consist of groups known as Bearded, Beardless and Crested. Beardless Irises include, Pacific Coast, Siberian, Spuria, Louisiana and Japanese Irises. Beardless Irises usually have a flash of colour on the falls or lower petals; this is called a signal and is specifically designed to attract bees. Bearded Irises have a beard instead of a signal. The beard looks a bit like a fuzzy caterpillar and it too is designed to guide the bees into the flower along with trapping their pollen. Crested Irises have a small raised area called a crest instead of a signal or a beard.
Iris flowers come in a rainbow of colours and are made up of 6 petals; 3 upper petals called standards and 3 lower petals called falls. Many Irises have a wonderful fragrance. The beautiful Iris has been revered since ancient times with the rhizomes (orris root) being sought after for medicinal remedies. The Iris has also been used as a symbol in heraldry for centuries and is known as the 'Fleur de lis' which literally translated means Flower of the Lily! Not a Lily at all but an enchanting, elegant, irresistible Iris.
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PAGE 1 2 ALL aka Flag Iris Intermediate Bearded Iris. A striking Iris which is also a reliable bloomer early in spring. The flowers are a blend of fresh lemon and white. Sword like grey foliage that forms a clump. Multiplies well. Loves the sun and good drainage. Plant with the rhizome exposed. Perennial.
Iris Bearded Abbey Chant Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Flag Iris Tall Bearded Iris. What a nice Iris this is with standards in a soft buff shade and complementary falls that are a warm mauve tone. Flowers well and is generally a 'good doer'. Grey sword like foliage that forms a clump. Loves the sun and good drainage. Perennial.
Iris Bearded Art Form Expected Stock Height: 20/25 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Flag Iris Tall Bearded Iris. Clean white standards and falls stippled and veined with tones of violet. Very attractive. This Iris flowers in spring and again in autumn. The blooms are fragrant. Grey sword like foliage that forms a clump. Plant in the sun in well drained soil. Perennial.
Iris Bearded Autumn Circus Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Flag Iris Tall Bearded Iris. An award winning Iris that was first released in 1966 to some acclaim. Very unusual color tones with chartreuse-lime standards and golden falls with olive green over-tones. Disease resistant grey foliage. Plant in a sunny well drained spot with the rhizome exposed. Perennial.
Iris Bearded Bayberry Candle Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Flag Iris Intermediate Bearded Iris. This Iris flowers just above the sword like grey foliage and is more wind tolerant than its taller cousins. The blooms appear in spring and are in tones of pink,violet and burgundy. Plant in a sunny well drained spot with the rhizome exposed. Perennial.
Iris Bearded Be Devil Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Flag Iris Tall Bearded Iris. An award winning Iris that is officially called a Plicata. That means the flower is white washed with tones of grey blue and violet - just lovely. Grey sword like foliage. Plant in a sunny well drained spot with the rhizome exposed. Perennial.
Iris Bearded Beaumonde Expected Stock Height: 20 cm Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Flag Iris Tall Bearded Iris. If you like dark moody flowers you will love this beautiful Iris with large, ruffled, lightly fragrant blooms that have falls and standards in red/black with a black 'beard' tipped in bronze. Happy in the sun and well drained soil. Perennial. Iris Bearded Black As Night Expected Stock Height: 10/20 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Flag Iris Intermediate Bearded Iris. White, hot yellow midrib flush; style arms hot yellow. Falls - intense cinnamon orange; beards orange.
Iris Bearded Flambe Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Flag Iris Intermediate Bearded Iris. A really pretty Iris that flowers in spring on stems that stand just above the foliage. The blooms are fragrant and in tones of pink and apricot highlighted with red 'beards'. Plant in a sunny well drained spot with the rhizome exposed. Perennial.
Iris Bearded Furioso Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Flag Iris Tall Bearded Iris. This wonderful iris has showy White standards and falls and the white beard is tipped at the back with yellow. Sword like grey foliage that forms a clump. Multiplies well. Loves the sun and good drainage. Plant with the rhizome exposed. Perennial.L.Zurbrigg 1982 Iris Bearded Immortality Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Flag Iris Historic Intermediate Historic Iris. Bred in NZ this Iris starts blooming very early in spring and carries on for several months. Generous amount of light blue-mauve blooms set amongst grey clump forming foliage. Known as a "good doer". Plant in a well drained sunny spot with the rhizomes exposed.
Iris Bearded Karin Olding Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Flag Iris Tall Bearded Iris. This very pretty Iris has standards and falls in a vibrant mauve tone. The blooms appear in mid spring and are very fragrant. Happiest in the sun and well drained soil. Plant with the rhizome exposed and divide every 3 years for best results. Perennial.
Iris Bearded Pebble Fresh Expected Stock Height: 10/20 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Flag Iris Tall Bearded Iris. Oh so pretty in pink - large, ruffled, light pink blooms that appear on top of tall stems in spring and then again in late summer. Grey sword like foliage that forms a clump. Plant in a sunny well drained spot with the rhizome exposed. Perennial.
Iris Bearded Pink Attraction Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Intermediate Bearded Iris. Soft pink standards. Mushroom pink falls. Tangerine beards. Grey sword like foliage that forms a clump. Plant in a sunny well drained spot with the rhizome exposed. Perennial. Iris Bearded Rumours Expected Stock Height: 10 cm Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Flag Iris This 'Wench' is clothed in pretty soft pink ruffles like a bar-maid in days-of-old. Below the frilly standards are falls of rich plum and violet decorated with white rays. While no bar-maid would admit to being a bearded lady, this wench has a tangarine beard which in no way detracts from her beauty Iris Bearded Wench Expected Stock Height: 10/20 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Louisiana Iris Louisiana Iris. As the name states this one is beautiful. With a bright purple outer and and yellow centre it is sure to wow. These are moisture loving plants can be grown in shallow water but are adaptable for garden planting if always kept moist. Perennial Iris Beautiful Bethany Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? Container: 1.7l ? $29.99 aka Louisiana Iris This pretty Louisiana Iris has velvety, dark navy blue petals with yellow/orange signals. This is a vigorous plant with strong, well-branched stalks. It blooms mid-season. Perennial. Iris Blue Shield Expected Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Siberian Iris This easy to grow Iris forms a robust clump made up of small rhizomes. The foliage is dark green, tall and slender. In spring strong stems rise above the foliage and 'butterfly' like blooms of deep purple dance above the leaves. Will grow in sun or part shade. Likes rich acid soil. Perennial.
Iris Caesars Brother Expected Stock Height: 40/60 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Siberian Iris Siberica. This easy to grow Iris forms a robust clump made up of small rhizomes. The foliage is dark green, tall and slender. In spring strong stems rise above the foliage and 'Swan' like blooms of lilac and deep pink dance above the leaves. Will grow in sun or part shade. Likes rich acid soil. Perennial. Iris Cheery Lynn Current Stock Height: 40/60 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $26.99 aka Louisiana Iris A hardy, easy to grow Louisian Iris that is good as a marginal plant around a pond or along a creek or waterway. With bright blue flowers with golden yellow signals its a n early bloomer that will produce many flower stems. Can be picked and used in a bouquet of flowers. Likes full sun to part shade. Perennial Iris Clyde Redmond Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 2l ? $29.99 aka Louisiana Iris A hardy Louisian Iris with beautiful with dark red purple petals in different shades that radiant yellow dots towards the edge helping with the yellow signals. Likes a sunny position either in bog areas or with ample compost and water till flowering. Perennial.
Iris Festivals Arcadian Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? Container: 2l ? $29.99 aka Louisiana Iris A multi colour Standards cerise plum with white rim, golden line signal, reverse pink, style arms pink blushed lemon. Falls darker rose plum with white rim, large yellow blotch with golden steeple signal, reverse pink. Sunny position either in bog areas or with ample compost and water till flowering. Perennial
Iris Happy Together Current Stock Height: 30 cm Container: 2l ? $29.99 Stock of this item is very low. Iris Higo. White veined dark purple with a yellow spot on each petal. Sunny position either in bog areas or with ample compost and water till flowering. Perennial
Iris Higo New stock expected Middle of September, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $26.99. Payment on order.
Iris Higo 'Inspiration'. Popular variety with large claret red and white flowers early summer. To 70 cms. Sun, average to moist soil. Great around ponds.
Iris Higo Inspiration Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? New stock expected Middle of September, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $26.99. Payment on order.
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x multipies
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Grey Green
Bearded Iris must be planted with the rhizome exposed i.e. do not cover with soil. They like a side dressing of lime around about August and feeding with a well balanced slow release fertilizer in early October. Divide every 3 years for best results.
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x cm
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x Multiplies
Intermediate Irises are ideal for those of you who find your garden is too windy for the stately Tall Bearded Irises. The flower stems sit nicely amongst the foliage and are not overly tall. What they lack in stature they make up for with plenty of blooms.
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x multiples
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen
Mature Size (HxW): 30-70cm x 60cm
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 70-100cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x 30cm
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm
Siberian Iris do best in soil that does not completely dry out in summer.
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1m x 0.6m
Habit: Clump
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm
Can be picked and used in a bouquet of flowers.
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x 30cm
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 70cm x cm
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 70cm x cm
Can be planted in shallow pond or boggy conditions.
Habit: Clump
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 70cm x cm
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