09/06/2008


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IRIS

I love iris, but I only have three varieties in my garden, the most impressive being the white one above, which has huge flower buds right the way up the stalk. I separated rhizomes from the original clumps I inherited last year and made lots of new plants, although I shall have to be patient, I only had the pleasure of one flower spike this year, but I hope for more next.



The purple variety above came gratis from my great aunt many years ago, who had it flowering in her front south facing garden. I have moved it around several times, but have now found a home I, and the plant is happy with. It has a pleasant aroma.



Finally I acquired this yellow flag iris from my dad. It likes moist and boggy conditions. I have no pond, but I have found a suitable spot where the rain regularly runs into. It does get quite congested and needs dividing every now and again to encourage more flower spikes.

I would like more iris around the garden and if I had allotment space I would grow many different varieties, mainly tall bearded ones. My maternal nan was named Iris so they always remind me of her.
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9 comments:

  1. Sal9 June 2008 at 17:24

    I think they are lovely flowers. I only have the yellow one in my garden;-)

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  2. Threadspider9 June 2008 at 21:51

    All iris are beautiful and I think it is a lovely idea to make space on an allotment for some.

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  3. Glo10 June 2008 at 09:22

    I think Iris is the Greek Word for Rainbow ~ so you already have a lovely spectrum of colours :) Lovely connection with your Nan named Iris :)

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  4. kate smudges10 June 2008 at 14:41

    I love the mauve iris. That is such a beautiful colour. Well, I love all iris.

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  5. Anonymous10 June 2008 at 21:11

    These are charming, Louise. My agapanthus (the white and light blue ones) are in need of dividing, too.

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  6. Rhondi10 June 2008 at 23:03

    Hi Louise
    The irises are beautiful especially the white one. I love them too but they last for such a short time don't they.
    Rhondi

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  7. Suzie Sews At DOTTY RED10 June 2008 at 23:18

    I love the way you say...I only have three...three...its three more than me, why have I not got them, they are stunning...Beautiful pictures.

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  8. Christy 12 June 2008 at 08:42

    I love how your garden is growing. It's always a joy visiting your patch.

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  9. Lavinia12 June 2008 at 18:40

    Your irises are lovely. There is a yard in my neighborhood with many yellow iris and they look so beautiful amassed like that...

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