Iris Reticulata Alida

A magnificent new hybrid reticulata iris with beautiful, clear blue flowers. Vigorous and free-flowering. These winter flowering iris appear as the snowdrops fade. They are small enough for a rock garden or they can be grown under trees. They also make excellent pot plants but do not force them if they are wanted for indoors. Wait until the buds are showing before bringing them into the house. The bulbs are planted in the autumn, Summer dormant. 

Height: 6"

Flowers: February

Iris reticulata Harmony

An exceptional reticulata iris. The uniform sky-blue flower have a yellow central ridge. Very useful for pots as the leaves remain short when the flowers appear. These winter flowering iris appear as the snowdrops fade. They are small enough for a rock garden or they can be grown under trees. They also make excellent pot plants, but do not force them if they are wanted for indoors. Wait until the buds are showing before bringing them into the house. The bulbs are planted in the autumn, Summer dormant. Reticulata irises are frequently planted as annuals, but these bulbous irises will grow on if planted deeply or in a fairly moist, shady situation.

Height: 6"

Flowers: February

Iris reticulata J.S. Dijt   Scented

An exquisite sweetly scented reticulata iris with reddish-purple flowers with orange-yellow markings on the falls. These winter flowering iris appear as the snowdrops fade. They are small enough for a rock garden or they can be grown under trees. They also make excellent pot plants but do not force them if they are wanted for indoors. Wait until the buds are showing before bringing them into the house. The bulbs are planted in the autumn, Summer dormant. Reticulata irises are frequently planted as annuals, but these bulbous irises will grow on if planted deeply or in a fairly moist, shady situation.

Height: 6"

Flowers: February - March

Iris Reticulata Katharine's Gold

A fabulous addition to this vigorous group.  Large flowers of pale yellow throughout.  Long lived, clumping up well.

Height: 4"

Flowers: January - February

Iris reticulata Katharine Hodgkin

Fabulous creamy flowers overlaid with a blend of light yellow and greeny-blue. Has to be seen to be believed. Very easy and perennial but keep the slugs away as the buds can appear early in the winter, waiting for the right moment to burst into flower.  These winter flowering iris appear as the snowdrops fade. They are small enough for a rock garden or they can be grown under trees. They also make excellent pot plants but do not force them if they are wanted for indoors. Wait until the buds are showing before bringing them into the house. The bulbs are planted in the autumn, summer dormant. 

Award of Garden Merit by the RHS

Height: 4"

Flowers: January - February

Iris reticulata Pixie

A dwarf variety, deep purple-blue flowers with falls of yellow and white stripes. These winter flowering iris appear as the snowdrops fade. They are small enough for a rock garden or they can be grown under trees. They also make excellent pot plants but do not force them if they are wanted for indoors. Wait until the buds are showing before bringing them into the house. The bulbs are planted in the autumn, Summer dormant. Reticulata irises are frequently planted as annuals, but these bulbous irises will grow on if planted deeply or in a fairly moist, shady situation.

Height: 4"

Flowers: February

Iris reticulata Pauline

Lovely flowers of dusky violet-pink with a large white spot on the falls. These winter flowering iris appear as the snowdrops fade. They are small enough for a rock garden or they can be grown under trees. They also make excellent pot plants but do not force them if they are wanted for indoors. Wait until the buds are showing before bringing them into the house. The bulbs are planted in the autumn, Summer dormant. Reticulata irises are frequently planted as annuals, but these bulbous irises will grow on if planted deeply or in a fairly moist, shady situation.

Height: 6"

Flowers: February

Iris reticulata Sheila Ann Germaney

A fine new hybrid — from the same parentage as Katharine Hodgkin and just as vigorous but with sky blue flowers. Very easy and perennial but keep the slugs away as the buds can appear early in the winter, waiting for the right moment to burst into flower.  These winter flowering iris appear as the snowdrops fade. They are small enough for a rock garden or they can be grown under trees. They also make excellent pot plants but do not force them if they are wanted for indoors. Wait until the buds are showing before bringing them into the house. The bulbs are planted in the autumn, summer dormant. 

Height: 6"

Flowers: February

Iris tuberosa (Hermodactylus)

Dutch Iris Montecito

Superb large white flowers with yellow falls. An excellent cut flower but just as good in a sunny border. 

Height: 16"

Flowers: May

Dutch Iris Silvery Beauty

The well-known florist or Dutch Iris. This beautiful iris lives up to its name with pale blue standards and white falls. . Although they are usually grown for cutting they are equally good for sunny borders. Fabulous through the cottage garden at Rosemoor. Plant in the autumn or spring for a succession of flowers.

Height: 16"

Flowers: May

Dutch Iris White van Vliet

Beautiful pure white flowers.

Height: 16"

Flowers: May

Dutch Iris Mixed

The well-known florist Iris. A fabulous mix in all shades - white & yellow through to violet and bronze.  Although they are perfect for cutting  they are equally good for sunny borders.

Height: 16"

Flowers: May