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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 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: 30/40 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $14.99 Dietes Grandiflora Expected Stock Height: 25/30 cm ? New stock expected Middle of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
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 Current Stock Height: 25/30 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $22.99 Stock of this item is very low. 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 New stock expected Beginning of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
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 Tall bearded iris. Smooth blue black, early flowering. Reblooms in autumn. Grey sword like foliage. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Perennial.
Iris Bearded Blackware Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
aka Flag Iris Tall Bearded Iris. This Iris is a 're-bloomer' meaning that it will have flowers in spring and again in late summer. The flowers in this case are very striking in tones of white and deep purple-maroon. Sword like grey foliage that forms a clump. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Perennial.
Iris Bearded Decker Expected Stock Height: 10/20 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
aka Flag Iris Tall Bearded Iris. Copper/red self with velvet sheen. Gold beard. Multiplies well. Loves the sun and good drainage. Plant with the rhizome exposed. Perennial. Iris Bearded Distant Fire New stock expected Beginning of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
aka Flag Iris Medium 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 ? New stock expected Beginning of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. 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 ? This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock. 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 ? New stock expected Beginning of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
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 Tall Bearded Iris. Standards lemon, Falls red-purple with paler edges, yellow shoulders. Beards bronze. An elegant and stately perennial that is easy to grow in a well drained sunny spot. Grey sword like foliage that forms a nice clump. Plant with the rhizomes exposed. Perennial. Iris Bearded Irwell Courage New stock expected Beginning of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
aka Flag Iris Intermediate Bearded 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 amoungst 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 ? This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock. aka German Iris Intermediate Bearded Iris. A sweet and reliable Iris which has purple blooms in late winter - early spring. Attractive, sword like grey foliage. This Iris spreads by rhizomes which should not be completely covered by soil. Plant in the sun and well drained soil. Perennial.
Iris Bearded Kochii Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
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. aka Flag Iris Tall Bearded Iris. A simply gorgeous Iris with tall stems of ruffled blooms of brightest blue offset with a little white 'beard'. Grey sword like foliage that forms a clump. Plant in a sunny well drained spot with the rhizome exposed. Perennial.
Iris Bearded Praise the Lord Expected Stock Height: 0/20 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
aka Flag Iris Tall Bearded Iris. Deep claret red standards and even darker falls with golden beard and throat. Choose a sunny position, with a well-drained, loamy soil. Bearded Iris are heavy feeders, so plan to fertilize in early spring, and again in late summer. Plants should be divided every 3 to 4 years. Perennial Iris Bearded Rip City Expected Stock Height: 0/20 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
aka Flag Iris 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 New stock expected Beginning of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
aka Flag Iris Tall Bearded Iris. This is a light blue self coloured with falls, standards, beard and tips all light blue, looks stunning in mass. Choose a sunny position, with a well-drained, loamy soil. Bearded Iris are heavy feeders, so plan to fertilize in early spring, and again in late summer. Plants should be divided every 3 to 4 years. Perennial Iris Bearded Swing and Sway Expected Stock Height: 15/30 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
aka Flag Iris Tall Bearded Iris. Stricking with it's purple standards, white ground plicata and stitched purple edge with contrasting mustard beard. Falls and standards are lightly ruffled. Grey sword like foliage that forms a nice clump. Loves the sun and good drainage. Plant with the rhizomes exposed. Perennial. Iris Bearded Zapped New stock expected Beginning of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
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.
Iris Caesars Brother Expected Stock Height: 40/60 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 $26.99. Payment on order.
aka Louisiana Iris Louisiana Iris. Raspberry coloured self featuring an intense white sunray pattern along the golden steeple signals. Lime green heart lends a cooling note to petite triangular blooms. 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 Flamingo Flamenco Expected Stock Height: 20/25 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. 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 This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock. 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
Iris Higo New stock expected Middle of September, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $26.99. 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 $26.99. Payment on order.
aka Louisiana Iris This pretty iris has mustard lemon flowers with mustard veining, lime green signal on all petals and lime green style arms with lemon tips. It loves the sun and good drainage. Perennial. Iris Hopelessly Devoted Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
aka Louisiana Iris Louisiana Iris. Flaring dark grape-violet flowers with inconspicuous yellow signals. 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 Jeri Expected Stock Height: 20/25 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
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. Iris Kaboom Expected Stock Height: 40/60 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. 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 Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. 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 Iris Nutcote Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
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. Iris Over the River Expected Stock Height: 40/60 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Louisiana Irisl Standards and falls soft rose pink, green signal ribbed deep rose, cream rim and reverse; style arms lemon, flushed rose pink; ruffled. Hybridizer, H Pryor 1995. Iris Prix De Elegance Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock. 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. Iris Purple Parasol Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? New stock expected Middle of September, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $26.99. Payment on order.
aka Louisiana Iris Deep blue bitone is a beautiful cultivar, all petals are ruffled and a fine lilac rim and reverse. A clear yellow blotch overlaid with a golden steeple signal on falls. White style are, blushed violet. Mid to Late season. Hybridizer, H Pryor 2003. Iris Queen Jeanne Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
aka Louisiana Iris A striking Louisiana iris with flowers that are ruffled and velvety and plum purple in colour. Flowers also have a spear-shaped gold signal. Bred by M Dunn 1993 and received an Honorable Mention from the American Iris society in 1998. Perennial. Iris Star Power Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
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 can be grown in shallow water but are adaptable for garden planting if always kept moist. Perennial Iris Susannah Fullerton Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
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 Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? New stock expected Middle of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $6.99. Payment on order.
20 @ $6.00 each 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. Phlebodium Blue Star Current Stock Height: 25/35 cm ? Container: 2.4l ? $32.99 Stock of this item is very low. 
Habit: Clump
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
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 60cm
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 30cm
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump
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
Leaves: Deciduous, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x cm
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 70-100cm x 60cm
Habit: Clump
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
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading 
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 70-100cm x 60cm
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x multiplies
Iris Kochii was originally thought to be a species Iris but it is in fact an ancient natural hybrid. Very easy to grow with a nice tidy habit.
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Light
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading 
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x multiples
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x multiplies
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x multiples
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x multipliescm
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous
Mature Size (HxW): 30-70cm x 60cm
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x multiplies
Siberian Iris do best in soil that does not completely dry out in summer.
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1m x 0.6m
Habit: Clump
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 80cm x 80cm
In warm winter areas where frost is rare the vegetation can persist.
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x multiplies
Can be planted in shallow pond or boggy conditions.
Habit: Clump
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 70cm x cm
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x 100cm
Likes rich acid soil.
Habit: Clump
Mature Size (HxW): 75cm
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x 100cm
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x 100cm
Siberian Irises bloom before Japanese Irises but after Tall Bearded Irises.
Habit: Clump
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading 
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x cm
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 80cm
They enjoy regular feeding and will delight you with lovely large blooms on tall stems.
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x 100cm
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size (HxW): 25cm x spreadscm
Leaves: Evergreen, Blue
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x cm
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