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IRIS
Named from the Greek for rainbow. It symbolises life and resurrection. It is also thought that the French fleur-de-lys is a representation of this flower.
Genus of about 300 species of upright rhizomatous or bulbous perennials from a wide range of habitats in the northern hemisphere.
Rhizomatous irises have stout rootstocks on or very close to the surface. Bearded irises have rootstocks on the surface, beardless have them just under the surface. The bulbous irises, which also have fleshy roots, fall into 3 groups, Reticulata, Juno and Xiphium.
Water irises (Laevigata) thrive in damp places and include the UK native I. pseudacorus, the yellow flag.
Our other native, I. foetidissima, stinking iris (curious rather than stinking) or gladdon is a dull blue or buff-yellow flower of hedgebanks, damp woods and sea cliffs.
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DeciduousMostly deciduous, dying back completely or to a fan of short leaves.
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous or bulbous perennials
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Harmful if eatenThese will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
May cause skin allergy or irritantHaving skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash.
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HardinessFully hardy
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Buy Varieties of IRIS
IRIS chrysographes
rhizomatous perennial with very dark purple, almost black flowers in early summer. Fragrant
Gift-wrapping available
IRIS ensata
(kaempferi) - Water iris - shades pink-purple
Gift-wrapping available
IRIS foetidissima
dull purple flowers 2 feet in height
Gift-wrapping available
IRIS 'Jane Phillips'
pale blue bearded iris
Gift-wrapping available
IRIS pallida 'Variegata'
leaves variegated gold and cream
Gift-wrapping available
IRIS sibirica 'Blue King'
clear blue
Gift-wrapping available
IRIS sibirica 'Butter and Sugar'
unusual, subtle colour break. Creamy-white standards and pale yellow falls
Gift-wrapping available
IRIS sibirica 'Perry's Blue'
pale blue
IRIS sibirica 'Ruffled Velvet'
ruffled purple flowers with a veined yellow blotch at the base
Gift-wrapping available
IRIS sibirica 'Snow Queen'
white
IRIS unguicularis
(syn. stylosa) - clear blue winter flowering iris
Gift-wrapping available
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