Lift and divide irises
Lift your irises in late summer to break up overgrown clumps, make new plants and encourage flowering. Cut the leaves in half horizontally so they need less water as the roots regrow. Split the clumps apart with a sharp knife, making sure each ... [... more]
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Beardless border irises
Irises are named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow and grow wild throughout the northern hemisphere, from high Himalayan bogs to arid Greek hillsides and the banks of British canals. Irises are useful upright perennials that can be grown in ... [... more]
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Iris danfordiae
This is just one species in the Reticulata Group of irises, and a particularly memorable one for its bright sunny colouring. The vivid yellow blooms appear close to the ground very early, in February in a mild year, and a group of 10-12 bulbs at ... [... more]
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Iris 'Rosette Wine'
Bearded irises flower in early summer, providing a delightful display of blooms that add a touch of elegance to any border. 'Rosette Wine' produces bold reddish coloured flowers that are the perfect complement shrubs with maroon foliage. After ... [... more]
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Iris reticulata 'Katharine Hodgkin'
A delightful dwarf iris that is equally at home in the garden or the alpine house. The flowers which are produced in late February and early March are larger than most other dwarf irises. Each delightful creamy white bloom is covered with ... [... more]
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