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Iris
The flowers of the iris family may be fleeting but they are also some of the most irresistibly beautiful the plant world has to offer. The miniature irises, which present themselves when winter is barely at a close, must be doubly treasured. We include a wide selection here, including some of the new introductions made by Canadian breeder, Alan McMurtrie, which present real breakthroughs in reticulata breeding. These little jewels may look delicate but give them a sunny, sheltered spot, where the soil dries out a little for their summer resting period, and they will richly reward you. A few other irises which we find gardenworthy are also included here. It's worth drawimg attention to the Dutch (hollandica) irises, which flower in early summer, are affordable, incredibly easy to grow and also excellent for cutting. Our established clumps just keep getting better and better every year in the garden. We offer all the most exciting colours!
Please note: we have opened up the 'hollandica' varieties and will open up the rest of the iris range in the next few days (9th June).
Iris 'Dardanus'
Herbaceous iris of the regelio-cyclus group, noted for its large and stunningly marked flowers of lilac-purple, with the falls heavily netted brown. Needs sun and excellent drainage. Ht.16-20" (40-50cm).
Size 1 tubersPack of one tuber for £3.50
Iris hollandica 'Autumn Princess'
Warm shades of bronze/brown, with a flash of burnt orange on the falls. Flowering in June/July at 20" (50cm).
Bulb size 8+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00
Pack of 30 bulbs for £8.00
Iris hollandica 'Carmen'
NEW for 2025
Bulb size 8+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00
Pack of 30 bulbs for £8.00
Iris hollandica 'Eye of the Tiger'
Dusky purple standards, with falls of muted lavender-grey, lined purple and with central bright gold streak. Dramatic in the border and as a cut flower. Reliable, easy to grow bulb. Ht.18" (45cm).Bulb size 8+ cmPack of 10 for £3.00Pack of 30 for £8.00
Iris hollandica 'Panther'
Flowers of the most delicate lilac, with an orange blotch on the falls. Flowering in June at 20" (50cm).
Bulb size 8+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00
Pack of 30 bulbs for £8.00
Iris hollandica Picasso
Striking new introduction, with purple standards and falls of burnished gold, etched purple. Flowering in June at 18" (45cm).
Bulb size 8+ cm
Pack of 10 for £3.00Pack of 30 for £8.00
Iris hollandica 'Purple Sensation'
NEW for 2025
Bulb size 8+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00
Pack of 30 bulbs for £8.00
Iris hollandica 'Red Ember'
We love the more 'offbeat' colours in these easy-to-grow Dutch iris and 'Red Ember' is a great example. Once established, the bulbs increase in flowering power year-on-year. Ht.20-24"(50-60cm).
Bulb size 8+ cm
Pack of 10 for £3.00
Pack of 30 for £8.00
Iris reticulata 'Alida'
A lovely introduction which proved a winner in our trials a few years ago. (Gardening 'Which' Magazine also carried out their own trials and recommend this variety to their readers). The flowers are pale/mid blue. Ht.4" (10cm) and have a delicate scent..Bulb size 6+ cmPack of 10 for £4.50
Pack of 30 for £12.00
Iris reticulata 'Angela'
NEW in 2023
Iris reticulata Angela combines shades of sky blue and dark arctic blue, with the falls bearing a rich, golden streak. Flowering in Feb/March. Ht.5" (10cm).Bulb size 6+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £4.50
Pack of 30 bulbs for £12.00
Iris reticulata 'Blue Note'
This variety really stands out from the crowd for its distinctive colouring - bright violet-blue, with deepest blue tips and white blotches. Height: 4-6" (10-15cm).
Bulb size 6+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £4.50
Pack of 30 bulbs for £12.00
Iris reticulata 'Clairette'
NEW for 2025
Not a new variety but one which has passed the test of time. so earning itself a place in this year's listings. Pale blue standards team with falls which feature deep, bright blue tips, enlivened by white feathering.
Bulb size 6+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £4.50
Iris reticulata 'Frozen Planet'
Flowers of glacial white, with ice blue on the falls. Striking recent introduction. Flowering in February-March at 6" (15cm).
Bulb size 6+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £5.00
Pack of 25 bulbs for £10.00
Iris reticulata 'Harmony'
Popular, old variety, which we have added to our range for this season. The flowers are mid-blue with a discreet yellow line on the falls and are delicately scented. Ht. 4" (10cm).
Bulb size 6+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £4.50
Pack of 25 for £9.00
Iris reticulata 'J.S.Dijt'
Striking red-purple flowers in Feb/March. Ht. 6" (15cm).Bulb size 6+ cmPack of 10 for £4.50Pack of 25 for £9.00
Iris reticulata 'Painted Lady'
We had admired this stunning dwarf iris in displays in Holland for some years and were delighted when it became commercially available. The painterly splashes of blue against white on the petals make for a stunning introduction.
Ht. 4-6" (10-15cm)
Bulb size 6+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £4.50
Pack of 30 bulbs for £12.00
Iris reticulata ‘Pauline’
The darkest of the reticulatas, with stunning, black-purple flowers enlivened by a large white, dark-flecked spot on each of the falls. Flowers Feb. 6".Bulb size 6+ cmPack of 10 bulbs £4.50Pack of 25 bulbs £9.00
Iris reticulata 'Pixie' AGM
Sturdy hybrid, with broad petals of bright purple and orange blotch to the falls. Scented!
Height: 4-6" (10-15cm).
Bulb size 6+ cm
Pack of 10 for £4.50
Pack of 25 for £9.00
Iris reticulata 'Polar Ice'
This new introduction has cool white flowers, with a yellow streak and blue feathering on the falls. In the garden, where their early flowers are often seen against bare soil, we find that the lighter coloured irises show up really well. Flowering in February/March at 6" (15cm).
Bulb size 6+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £6.50
Pack of 25 bulbs for £15.00
Iris reticulata 'Rhapsody'
The good-sized flowers are violet-purple, with yellow blotch to the falls, making a strong impact.
Height: 4-6" (10-15cm).
Bulb size 6+ cm
Pack of 10 for £5.00
Pack of 25 for £10.00
Iris reticulata 'Rejoice'
Plum-purple petals with a yellow and white blotch, less leafy at flowering time, gloriously scented. Similar to Iris reticulata George but with a small flower head. Neat and immaculate Flowering early February / March. Ht 15cm.
Bulb size 6+ cmPack of 10 for £4.50Pack of 25 for £9.00
