Iris
Iris Bulbs
These lovely Iris will thrive under almost any condition. They produce beautiful large flowers on tall stems above sword-like architectural leaves. Their long straight stems make them ideal for floral displays.
The Iris flower, named for the Greek rainbow goddess. Irises remain a popular choice for the garden as they are easy to grow and feature spectacular flowers in a wide array of colours. Perfect for beds, borders and containers, they often produce secondary blooms later in the season, thus prolonging the flowering period.
Iris Bulbs Are Worth Your Consideration
There is something that makes you feel very clever, being able to grow these unique and beautiful plants. As well as select spots in the garden they are ideal for containers, where their beauty can really be appreciated close up.
Considered an expensive treat years ago, thanks to their increased cultivation the dwarf iris are now an indulgence that we can all enjoy. Flowering from the end of February, they are one of the first bulbs to let us know that winter is drawing to a close and that spring will soon be upon us.
The bulbs are easy to grow and completely hardy, even during the harshest of winters. They increase by producing offsets and can be left undisturbed to produce sizeable clumps over the years. It is important that the bulbs are allowed to ripen when dormant, so a sunny aspect is important.
Iris offer superb value and are perfect for both borders and containers. Alongside the dwarf reticulatas we grow the tall Dutch iris for cutting, the English iris latifolia, the herbaceous kinds, and Iris germanica the bearded iris, also known as the flag iris which will thrive under almost any conditions given well-drained soil and full sun.
