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aka Japanese water Iris

Japanese Iris. Stunning large round flat blue , purple and white striped flowers. Flower in summer. These have a cult status in Japan for indoors. Need a sunny position either in a bog area with lots of compost and plenty of water.

In warm winter areas where frost is rare the vegetation can persist.

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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

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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.

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aka Siberian Iris Flag

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 Navy Blue with gold and white starburst dance above the leaves. Will grow in sun or part shade. Perennial.

Likes rich acid soil.

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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

Japanese iris with flowers in vibrant candy-floss pink with gold hearts. Great cut flower.

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aka Siberian Iris

This iris is a delightful mid blue colour with a mid semi circle of white veining on hafts. Flowers in early summer. Siberian irises are known for their elegant, delicate flowers and disease resistance. Prefers sun or partial shade. Water throughout the season for best performance. Perennial.

Siberian Irises bloom before Japanese Irises but after Tall Bearded Irises.

Japanese ensata iris. The flowers are a velvety purple with yellow falls and are a great cut flower. Prefers a fertile, moist place in your garden.

Japanese iris with huge drooping flowers. Pink and white speckling and small yellow falls. Great cut flower.

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aka Mondo Grass

Black Mondo Grass. This unique perennial has distinctive stiff purple-black foliage which clumps together to form little mounds that can be used as a ground cover or edging. Small lilac flowers appear in summer followed by shiny black berries. Evergreen.

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aka Blue Star Fern

With long, wavy, blue-green leaf fronds this is a stuuning specimen to have in a hanging basket or pot/container in a sheltered position. Avoid draughts and loves to be mist sprayed on the foliage rather than watered. Can be used indoors and is an air-purifying plant.