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PAGE 1 ALL 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.
Dietes Bicolor Current Stock Height: 35/50 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $14.99 Dietes Bicolor Expected Stock Height: 30/50 cm ? New stock expected Autumn, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
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 Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Container: 2.4l ? $26.99 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.
Dietes Iridioides Expected Stock Height: 10/20 cm ? New stock expected Autumn, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
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 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 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 Lyn Expected Stock Height: 20/25 cm ? New stock expected Middle of September, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
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.
Iris Geisha Girl New stock expected Middle of September, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. 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 TBA. Payment on order.
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 Iris Lake Ouachita Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 2l ? $29.99 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.
Ophiopogon Black Dragon Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: Tube ? $6.99 20 @ $6.00 each
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x 50cm
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.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 60cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 30cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump Forming
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 Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x cm
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, 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 multiples
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen
Mature Size (HxW): 30-70cm x 60cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm
In warm winter areas where frost is rare the vegetation can persist.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 70cm x cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x 100cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size (HxW): 25cm x spreadscm
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