Iris reticulata (common names: Iris)
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Iris reticulata (aka Iris)
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Comments on Iris reticulata
13 Feb, 2008
A wonderful example of how Mother Nature amazes year by year. Thanks for sharing this one Chris
On photo - Iris in snow March 2007
22 Feb, 2008
It is looking so delicate yet brave enough to be amongst the first blooms of the season.
On photo - Iris reticulata alba
22 Feb, 2008
Beautiful - I have only grown purples/blues - 'Harmony' and 'Pauline' - I love them because they come so early and they continue to look elegant even after flowering has ceased - have not grown a white variety before, but having seen this photograph I am convinced - I must have some!
On photo - Iris reticulata alba
25 Feb, 2008
Iget loads of Meat Flys around the fallen rotten pears at end of garden were iv left the fruit 4 the birds
On photo - Spot the ladybird
4 Mar, 2008
I see some over-wintering cineraria in the background..I think. I really like that stuff...it even survives snow and -20 C. I would love to be able to garden in Feb. lucky you.
On photo - Iris reticulata 'Pauline'
4 Mar, 2008
You are very observant - I think it is a much under-rated plant - only beginning to realise that now really - this winter it has been the one plant that has stopped our garden looking completely bare.
On photo - Iris reticulata 'Pauline'
11 Mar, 2008
Just built a new one ourselves, what have you put in ? it looks good !
On photo - Iris reticulata
20 Mar, 2008
Have to admit I've just cheated and bought four ready planted pot of Iris reticulata (only a £1 and about six or seven shoots in each) - I love the deep purple colour, so going to interplant them with some primrose.
On photo - Iris reticulata 'Pauline'
12 Apr, 2008
you do have sandy soil... I remember a comment you made about that..Jacque's right about the purple...terrific~!
On photo - 5th March 2008
12 Apr, 2008
I have tried to do this ( I have to start indoors, as I have snow until end of March, to mid April... only 4C here today) Did you leave this pot out for the entire winter? How cold do you get? I am zone 3.
On photo - Iris reticulata 'Pauline'
Members' notes...
We have 2 on the go at this point (2nd February 2008) - 'Pauline', which is showing gorgeous blue hints of flowering and 'Harmony', which we have grown for a few years now. They are early flowers followed by elegant spires of foliage.
These miniature Iris bring delight as one of the early flowering spring bulbs. Scattered around the garden.
What a pleasure when they open their sheaths and unfold!
Very purple early Iris.
6 x in front garden west border Oct 07.
10 x in front garden west bed under window
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill Level: Experienced
Soil type: Chalky/alkaline, Dry
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Flowers: Febr - March
Colour: yellow
Height: 10cm
Spread: 10cm
This is just one species in the Reticulata Group of irises, and a particularly memorable one for its bright sunny colouring. The vivid yellow blooms appear close to the ground very early, in February in a mild year, and a group of 10-12 bulbs at the front of a border will make an eye-catching patch of gold to brighten the short days. It is well worth planting a few more each year, because after flowering the bulbs tend to split into numerous small bulblets which take a few years to reach flowering size. The fragrant blooms are a good choice for containers, and may be forced in pots.
Planted 09.07 Vistabile corkscrew hazel bed
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill Level: Beginner
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 15cm
Spread: 10cm
Iris reticulata is an early flowering iris, usually appearing from late winter to early spring. The blooms vary from pale blue to deep violet with central yellow splashes down the middle of each petal. In recognition of its outstanding excellence, the Royal Horticultural Society have given it their prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Plant the bulbs 5-10cm (2-4in) apart at twice their own depth in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in sun or partial shade.
To propagate, divide bulbs from mid-summer to early autumn to increase stocks.
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Nancym
10 Feb, 2008
I love all types of iris. This is a super photo. Great color!
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