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Irises, named after the Greek Goddess of the Rainbow are one of the most seductive of flowers and once smitten with this genus it is likely to be a long lasting love affair. With over 200 species in the Iris family it is possible to have an Iris flowering in your garden nearly every month of the year. Irises either grow from bulbs or from rhizomes; these can be quite large or very tiny.

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aka Fortnight Lily or Spanish Iris

A member of the Iris family that forms a large clump of erect, sword-like, light green, leathery foliage. Dainty pale yellow blooms with chocolate brown blotches will appear in spring-summer. Prefers well drained, humus rich soil and protection from harsh frost. Sun or part shade. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow / Red
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x 50cm

Dietes Bicolor

Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm  ? 

Container: 1.5l  ? 

$22.99

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aka Wild Iris

A popular member of the Iris family with narrow green sword like foliage and strong stems of open butterfly like blooms. The blooms have white falls with mauve standards and a splash of gold in the centre. Plant in sun or semi-shade and protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Dietes grandiflora is a dramatic landscaping plant when planted en masse and allowed to multiply. I've actually got one growing in a large terracotta pot which looks pretty good too.

 

Flower Colour: White / Purple
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 60cm

Dietes Grandiflora

Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm  ? 

Container: 2.4l  ? 

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Dietes Grandiflora

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 1l  ? 

$14.99

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aka Fortnight Lily or Spanish Iris

A beautiful clump forming perennial that has evergreen sword like foliage. The dainty flowers have white falls with mauve standards and a splash of gold in the centre. Flowers appear at the end of wiry stems in spring-summer. Sun or part shade, well drained soil. Protect from harsh frost.

 

Flower Colour: White / Yellow
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 30cm

Dietes Iridioides

Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm  ? 

Container: 1.5l  ? 

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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.

Siberian Iris do best in soil that does not completely dry out in summer.

 

Flower Colour: Purple
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 1m x 0.6m

Iris Caesars Brother

Expected Stock Height: 40/50 cm  ? 

Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.

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aka Louisiana Iris

Louisiana Iris. The flowers on Iris Glowlight are bi color with deep violet sepals and near white petals with yellow-green signals. 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. Perennial

 

Flower Colour: Purple / White
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x 100cm

Iris Glowlight

Expected Stock Height: 20/25 cm  ? 

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aka Louisiana Iris

Louisiana Iris. Standards are cream gold and veined mustard. Falls are darker cream and heavily veined mustard. Greenish line signals on petals. Petals can flush pink. 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. Perennial

 

Flower Colour: Yellow / Orange
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x 100cm

Iris Going South

Expected Stock Height: 20/25 cm  ? 

New stock expected Middle of September, 2023. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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aka Louisiana Iris

Louisiana Iris. Ruffled ice blue with green line signal. 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

 

Flower Colour: Blue / Yellow
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x 100cm

Iris Nutcote

Expected Stock Height: 20/25 cm  ? 

New stock expected Middle of September, 2023. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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aka Louisiana Iris

Louisiana Iris. Dark ruby red, lemon rim and reverse, lemon spray pattern around strong time steeple signal on all petals. Style arms lemon tipped ruby red. 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

 

Flower Colour: Red / Yellow
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x 100cm

Iris Susannah Fullerton

Expected Stock Height: 20/25 cm  ? 

New stock expected Middle of September, 2023. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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