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    IRIS
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    IRIS IRIS IRIS IRIS ACTINIDIA kolomikta and IRIS © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ACTINIDIA kolomikta and IRIS © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. Crocosmia, Iris, Veronica © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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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, with its bright orange seeds, is a dull blue or buff-yellow flower of hedgebanks, damp woods and sea cliffs.

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    • Good to know
      Grown for the colourful, sometimes spectacular flowers.
    • Place of origin
      Northern hemisphere.
    • Youtube video
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    • Deciduous
    • Fully hardy
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Rhizomatous or bulbous perennials
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • skin irritant
      People
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    Iris - Growing Guide
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    Varieties
    IRIS chrysographes
    Rhizomatous perennial with very dark purple, almost black flowers in early summer. Fragrant
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    IRIS ensata
    Japanese water iris
    (kaempferi) - Water iris - shades pink-purple
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    IRIS foetidissima
    Gladdon, Stinking gladwyn, Stinking iris
    Dull purple flowers 2 feet in height
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    IRIS 'Jane Phillips'
    Pale blue bearded iris
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    IRIS pallida 'Variegata'
    Great purple flag
    Leaves variegated gold and cream
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    IRIS sibirica 'Blue King'
    Siberian flag
    Clear blue
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    IRIS sibirica 'Butter and Sugar'
    Unusual, subtle colour break. Creamy-white standards and pale yellow falls
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    IRIS sibirica 'Perry's Blue'
    Siberian flag
    Pale blue
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    IRIS sibirica 'Ruffled Velvet'
    Siberian flag
    Ruffled purple flowers with a veined yellow blotch at the base
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    IRIS sibirica 'Snow Queen'
    Siberian flag
    White
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    IRIS unguicularis
    (syn. stylosa) - clear blue winter flowering iris
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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