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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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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.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x multiplies
Iris Bearded Abbey Chant
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$29.99
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.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x multiplies
Iris Bearded Art Form
Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$29.99
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.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x multipies
Iris Bearded Autumn Circus
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
Stock of this item is very low.
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.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x multiplies
Iris Bearded Bayberry Candle
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
$29.99
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.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Grey Green
Iris Bearded Beaumonde
Current Stock Height: 20 cm
Container: 2.4l ?
$29.99
aka Flag Iris
Intermediate Bearded Iris. White, hot yellow midrib flush; style arms hot yellow. Falls - intense cinnamon orange; beards orange.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x Multiplies
Iris Bearded Flambe
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$29.99
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.
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
Iris Bearded Furioso
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$29.99
Stock of this item is very low.
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.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x multiplies
Iris Bearded Karin Olding
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$29.99
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.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen
Mature Size (HxW): 30-70cm x 60cm
Iris Bearded Rumours
Current Stock Height: 10 cm
Container: 2l ?
$29.99
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
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 70-100cm x multiplies
Iris Bearded Wench
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$29.99
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.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm
Iris Blue Shield
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$29.99
Stock of this item is very low.
aka Louisiana Iris
Louisiana Iris. Light blue self with small yellow steeple. Louisiana Irises enjoy full sun to partially shady conditions. These are moisture loving plants that can be grown in shallow water but are adaptable for garden planting if always kept moist. They enjoy regular feeding and will delight you with lovely large blooms on tall stems. Perennial
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x 100cm
Iris Lake Ouachita
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$29.99
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