Iris Bearded
PAGE 1 2 3 ALL aka Flag Iris Tall bearded iris. The compact size of the flowers seems to intensify the sheer blackness of Dark Passion's ebony petals. Enjoy both the dark licorice hue and the bouncy feeling of the gently ruffled petals. Grey sword like foliage. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Perennial.
Iris Bearded Dark Passion Expected Stock Height: 10/20 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. This hauntingly beautiful Iris has slate violet standards and falls with tan orange beards. Each plant produces many stalks and flowers have a pronounced spicy fragrance. Established plants are tolerant of dry conditions, but it really doesn't wet, swampy soils. Plant with the rhizome exposed. Iris Bearded Diversion Expected Stock Height: 15/25 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Flag Iris Early midseason bloom. Standards uniform rich methyl violet blue; Falls very light porcelain blue white; blue white beard. Sword like grey foliage that forms a clump. Multiplies well. Loves the sun and good drainage. Plant with the rhizome exposed. Perennial. Iris Bearded Edge of Winter Expected Stock Height: 5/10 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 New stock expected Middle of September, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
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 ? New stock expected Middle of September, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Flag Iris Tall Bearded Iris. A very pretty fresh yellow Iris that blooms on tall stems in spring and 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 Harvest of Memories Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Flag Iris Silvery white standards & falls. Bluish white beards tipped yellow & lavender. Blue horns. Early to late bloom. Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade. Hybridizer, Byers 1985.
Iris Bearded Howdy Do 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. 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: 30/50 cm ? New stock expected Middle of September, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
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: 15/20 cm ? New stock expected Middle of September, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
This striking iris has deep, blue/black/violet blooms held high on tall stems. Tolerant of dry conditions once established, but intolerant of a swampy environment. Plant in a sunny spot with the rhizome exposed. Perennial. Iris Bearded Licorice Stick Expected Stock Height: 10/20 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Grey Green
Habit: Clump Forming
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 Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x multiplies
Honorable Mention 1989.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading 
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x multiplies
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