Iris

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! 

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Iris 'Dardanus'
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 £4.00  
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Iris hollandica 'Autumn Princess'
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 £7.50
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Iris hollandica 'Carmen'
Iris hollandica 'Carmen'
NEW in 2025 We loved the delicate pink-lilac colouring of this variety and have added it to our collection for this season. Flowering June/July at 20" (50cm). Bulb size 8+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00 Pack of 30 bulbs for £7.50
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Iris hollandica 'Eye of the Tiger'
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 bulbs for £3.00Pack of 30 bulbs for £8.00
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Iris hollandica 'Panther'
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 £3.50 Pack of 30 bulbs for £9.00
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Iris hollandica Picasso
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 bulbs for £3.50Pack of 30 bulbs for £9.00
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Iris hollandica 'Purple Sensation'
Iris hollandica 'Purple Sensation'
NEW in 2025 This variety has been in one of our borders for the past three years, with the display getting better with every flowering. So it comes highly recommended as a good doer in a fantastic colour - a strong blue-purple rather than what you might expect from the name! Flowering in early summer at around 20" (50cm). Bulb size 8+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00 Pack of 30 bulbs for £7.50
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Iris hollandica 'Red Ember'
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 bulbs for £3.50 Pack of 30 bulbs for £9.00
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Iris reticulata 'Alida'
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 bulbs for £4.50 Pack of 30 bulbs for £12.00
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Iris reticulata 'Angela'
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
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Iris reticulata 'Blue Hill'
Iris reticulata 'Blue Hill'
Recent hybrid of great colour - the flowers are rich violet-blue - and vigour. Like many of the newer reticulata hybrids, this is of somewhat more robust appearance than many older varieties. Flowering in February/March at 6" (15cm). Bulb size 6+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £4.50 Pack of 30 bulbs for £12.00
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Iris reticulata 'Blue Note'
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 £5.00 Pack of 30 bulbs for £13.50
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Iris reticulata 'Frozen Planet'
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 30 bulbs for £13.50
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Iris reticulata 'J.S.Dijt'
Iris reticulata 'J.S.Dijt'
Striking red-purple flowers in Feb/March. Ht. 6" (15cm).Bulb size 6+ cmPack of 10 bulbs for £4.00Pack of 30 bulbs for £10.50
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Iris reticulata 'Louise'
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Iris reticulata 'Louise'
New for 2026 Strong growing white reticulatas can be hard to find, so all bets are on this charming new introduction. The white flowers are quite substantial (in reticulata terms) and sport a neat flash of yellow on the falls. Flowering in February/March at 6" (15cm).  Bulb size 6+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £6.50 Pack of 30 bulbs for £19.50
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Iris reticulata 'Painted Lady'
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
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Iris reticulata ‘Pauline’
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 at 6".Bulb size 6+ cmPack of 10 bulbs £4.50Pack of 30 bulbs £12.00
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Iris reticulata 'Pixie' AGM
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 bulbs for £4.50 Pack of 30 bulbs for £12.00
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Iris reticulata 'Polar Ice'
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 £6.00 Pack of 30 bulbs for £16.50
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Iris reticulata 'Purple Hill'
Iris reticulata 'Purple Hill'
This splendid recent introduction has greater robustness and vigour than some older reticulata varieties. We have been growing its companion variety 'Blue Hill' for a couple of years now and have only neglected to stock 'Purple Hill' due to its similarity to the very popular Iris 'George'. The sole grower of 'George' has experienced total crop failure last season, so we are now offering 'Purple Hill'...
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Iris reticulata 'Rhapsody'
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 bulbs for £4.50 Pack of 30 bulbs for £12.00
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