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aka Flag Iris

Tall bearded iris. The compact size of the flowers seems to intensify the sheer blackness of Dark Passion's ebony petals. Enjoy both the dark licorice hue and the bouncy feeling of the gently ruffled petals. Grey sword like foliage. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Perennial.

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aka Flag Iris

Early midseason bloom. Standards uniform rich methyl violet blue; Falls very light porcelain blue white; blue white beard. Sword like grey foliage that forms a clump. Multiplies well. Loves the sun and good drainage. Plant with the rhizome exposed. Perennial.

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aka Flag Iris

Tall Bearded Iris. A very pretty fresh yellow Iris that blooms on tall stems in spring and again in late summer. Grey sword like foliage that forms a clump. Plant in a sunny well drained spot with the rhizome exposed. Perennial.

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aka Flag Iris

Silvery white standards & falls. Bluish white beards tipped yellow & lavender. Blue horns. Early to late bloom. Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade. Hybridizer, Byers 1985.

Honorable Mention 1989.

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aka Flag Iris

This is a very impressive Iris. Its standards are yellow, falls are white with yellow edges and its beards are yellow. This iris has a slight fragrance. Prefers full sun for optimal performance, although may still bloom in half-day shade.

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aka Flag Iris

Tall Bearded Iris. This very pretty Iris has standards and falls in a vibrant mauve tone. The blooms appear in mid spring and are very fragrant. Happiest in the sun and well drained soil. Plant with the rhizome exposed and divide every 3 years for best results. Perennial.

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aka Flag Iris

Tall Bearded Iris. Soft apricot standards and falls with just a little hint of white at the base of the falls. A little orange 'beard' also highlights the falls. Plant in a sunny well drained spot with the rhizome exposed. Will form a nice clump that flowers in late spring. Perennial.

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aka Flag Iris

Tall Bearded Iris. Purple black standards and falls. Gold beards. Bearded Iris are heavy feeders, so plan to fertilise in early spring, and again in late summer. Plants should be divided every 3 to 4 years. Plant with the rhizome exposed. Perennial

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aka Flag Iris

Tall Bearded Iris. Tall stems of large, rich purple, ruffled and fragrant blooms will delight in mid spring. They grey sword like foliage combines well with the blooms. Plant in a sunny well drained spot with the rhizome exposed. Perennial.

See our How To pages for all the tips and tricks on growing Bearded Irises successfully.

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aka Siberian Iris

This easy to grow Iris forms a robust clump made up of small rhizomes. The foliage is dark green, tall and slender. In spring strong stems rise above the foliage and 'butterfly' like blooms of deep purple dance above the leaves. Will grow in sun or part shade. Likes rich acid soil. Perennial.

Siberian Iris do best in soil that does not completely dry out in summer.