Iris Binge















 









Note to self:  buy more Iris bulbs this autumn. 

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  1. Each and every one is lovely but I was especially tickled by the one growing between the crack in the stepping stones. I've accumulated a lot of the Dutch Iris over the last several years and the Pacific Coast Iris also seem happy here, although with a single exception I've somehow managed to end up with the same variety all over. I've been less successful with bearded Iris but this year I'm making more of an effort to give them the water they need during their growing period. Next fall, I want to try the dwarf Iris reticulata. Have you ever grown those?

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    1. No, have not tried reticulata. They seem so petite.

      I like the Dutch Iris because they are so easy, about 500% easier than tall bearded which require leaf-grooming and frequent (every 3 years) dig ups/replants. Dutch--cut to the ground when the leaves start to die back and done for the year. It's probably time to thin/move some of the bulb colonies, after 15-20 years. The TB iris foliage looks good hiding the base of roses, but they spread too fast.

      I read the Pacific Coast will grow in considerable shade, would like to try them under the Oak tree. Maybe this autumn I'll look for some.

      The ones between the steppers--originally there was a few in the planting bed next to the stepper-space, then new bulbs started to appear in the stepper space. I removed as many as I could and planted them elsewhere, but missed one. There was one, now there are four.

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  2. Gorgeous irises. I too like the renegade between the stepping stones.

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  3. All of them are beautiful. I'd like to add more to my garden, especially the dutch iris.

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    1. They work well in summer-dry climates, so if you have some spots you don't want to have to water, try some there. Winter rain is enough for them.

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  4. I know you have irises in your garden, but every year I'm surprised and amazed by the variety.

    You should Iris confusa 'Chengdu' from Annie's Annuals!

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    1. I was looking at 'Chengdu'--does it spread a lot? Flowers sure are pretty.

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  5. Simply gorgeous, every one. The photo with the renegade-path-growing iris and the very healthy bottlebrush is stunning. Do you know the name of the very last iris? I love its colour.
    I have only a couple of Dutch iris, but you have encouraged me to plant more.

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    1. Happy you liked the pictures!

      The last one is 'Eye of the Tiger'.

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  6. I so enjoyed your post. Living in Phoenix I don’t see many Iris of any kind. I wonder if the Dutch ones would work here in shade.

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    1. Happy you liked it, thanks! Not sure if dutch iris can take your higher spring temps or not. They wake up in mid-late autumn, grow in our winter rain, bloom about now, and go to sleep for the summer and early autumn.

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    2. I think I will try. Might have to water in winter some years. Also some years it is cool in April but not the last few. Climate change is really happening in Phoenix!

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    3. Might as well try. If it is hot you can always pick them right as they open and put them in a vase indoors. They're so pretty!

      Climate change happening everywhere. We ignore it at our peril.

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  7. Such gorgeous saturated colour. Unfortunately, the Dutch Iris aren't hardy for me but Siberian Iris do really well. There's a ton of new breeding happening so am moving into collection mode.

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    1. The saturation of the colors, yes, I love that. Here so much bleaches out from our constant sunshine--richer colors of spring are a particular delight.

      Yes the Siberians are beauties, and new hybrids look particularly so. Enjoy collecting!

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  8. Oh, I like! What a beautiful collection! Looking forward to the iris blooms here in a few weeks. Your photos are stunning!

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    1. Thank you, Beth, and best wishes for a beautiful Springtime.

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