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Iris 'Cantina' - Tall Bearded Iris (557 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.08 2007 on 10:41:57 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title and Article's text

arge reddish-violet flushed with blue. Also known as Bearded Iris these Iris are outstanding for their unusual color, design and sturdy, vigorous growth habit. They are hardy, disease and drought-resistant plants. Long blooming in late spring and early summer, with handsome green sword like foliage. ...

Iris pallida 'Variegata' - Zebra Iris Rhizome (1259 readers)

Contributed by amazon 23.05 2007 on 08:02:25 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title and Article's text

Iris pallida Variegata produces soft blue flowers with a unique variegated foliage. Bearded Irises are the single most popular class of Iris grown in gardens today. Bearded refers to the fuzzy strip on each of the drooping falls. The true petals are called standards and are upright and its leaves are quite stiff and grow in fan shaped clumps. Few flowering plants provide so much beauty with so little effort as the Bearded Iris. ...

Iris 'Beautiful Vision' - Bearded Iris (532 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.08 2007 on 10:31:49 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title and Article's text

Beautiful Vision is well named. Its lush pastel pink with just the solf, velvety bloom iris gardeners love. With large flowers and a vivid orangy beard, these blooms will light up any garden, and be spectacular in your arrangements. ...

Iris 'Lady Friend' - Tall Bearded Iris (460 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.07 2007 on 10:59:38 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title and Article's text

There are no clear red iris, but iris breeders have approached red from a number of directions. . These Iris are outstanding for their unusual color, design and sturdy, vigorous growth habit. They are hardy, disease and drought-resistant plants. Long blooming in the spring and early summer, with handsome green sword like foliage. ...

Iris 'Lady in Red' - Dwarf Bearded Iris (457 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.08 2007 on 09:41:03 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title and Article's text

There are no clear red iris, but iris breeders have approached red from a number of directions. These Iris are outstanding for their unusual color, design and sturdy, vigorous growth habit. They are hardy, disease and drought-resistant plants. Long blooming in the spring and early summer, with handsome green sword like foliage. They enjoy full or part sun and well-drained soil. Plant about 15-18 inches apart. ...

Iris 'Hemstitched - Tall Bearded Iris (578 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.09 2007 on 09:12:49 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title and Article's text

A Tall Bearded Iris with spanking white, ruffle-edged blooms that are etched in lilac like an antique quilt. In addition to unusual color and fragrance, Hemstitched inherited the reblooming habit of its notable parent, Earl of Essex. ...

Iris ensata - Japanese Water Iris (599 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.10 2007 on 09:22:49 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title and Article's text

Japanese iris (Iris ensata or kaempferi) have the largest flowers of all irises, some being about 30cm across. They have been bred for over 200 years in Japan and also during the last century in the USA. So today, there is a range of flower shapes and patterns, as well as a range of colours. The foliage is also an added benefit as it provides a vertical interest over a long period and is suited to both formal and informal settings. They are relatively easy to grow as long as you remember that th ...

Iris 'English Charm' - Bearded Iris (628 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.07 2007 on 09:35:12 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title and Article's text

(B. Blyth 1990) M & RBL 34 Clean white standards are heavily veined with peach-apricot on this iris. The falls are more solid peach, but have a nice edge of white on each petal. Parentage: (Love Chant x Festive Skirt) X Cameo Wine ...

Iris versicolor - Harlequin Blue Flag Iris (965 readers)

Contributed by amazon 12.09 2007 on 11:02:18 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title and Article's text

Suitable for small pools, growing up to 2 ft. and happy in up to 4 in of water. A beautiful iris, having true blue coloured flowers, marked with white. The foliage is also an added benefit as it provides a vertical interest over a long period and is suited to both formal and informal settings. They are relatively easy to grow as long as you remember that they dont like drying-out. ...

Iris 'Persian Berry' - Tall Bearded Iris (491 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.07 2007 on 11:03:58 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title and Article's text

Blue-raspberry, maroon shoulders, tangerine beard. Also known as Bearded Iris these Iris are outstanding for their unusual color, design and sturdy, vigorous growth habit. They are hardy, disease and drought-resistant plants. Long blooming in late spring and early summer, with handsome green sword like foliage ...

Iris 'Joyce Terry' - Tall Bearded Iris (492 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.10 2007 on 08:55:06 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title and Article's text

Bicolor with yellow standards and beards, white falls edged in yellow. Also known as Bearded Iris these Iris are outstanding for their unusual color, design and sturdy, vigorous growth habit. They are hardy, disease and drought-resistant plants. Long blooming in late spring and early summer, with handsome green sword like foliage ...

Iris 'Black Gamecock' - Louisiana Iris (497 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.11 2007 on 11:47:46 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title and Article's text

Native to Louisiana and southeastern US wetlands. A perfect companion to your tall bearded Iris and will extend the bloom season well into June. Intense black-purple 4 blooms are accented with a band of golden yellow on the foliage. The velvety texture and vibrant color of these iris will surely add interest to your garden. ...

Iris 'Best Bet' - Tall Bearded Iris (571 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.07 2007 on 11:32:51 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title and Article's text

Light wisteria blue standards with contrasting deep hyacinth blue falls. Also known as Bearded Iris these Iris are outstanding for their unusual color, design and sturdy, vigorous growth habit. They are hardy, disease and drought-resistant plants. Long blooming in late spring and early summer, with handsome green sword like foliage. ...

Iris 'Gypsy Romance' - Tall Bearded Iris (536 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.08 2007 on 07:47:26 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title and Article's text

The rich reds of this iris will light up your late spring garden. With large flowers in glowing royal red/purple, these blooms are a knock-out in the garden or in a vase. The beard is pure purple on each red/purple fall. ...

Iris 'Immortality' - Tall Bearded Iris (468 readers)

Contributed by amazon 24.09 2007 on 09:25:43 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title and Article's text

Reblooming German Iris Immortality - Well-named in that IMMORTALITYS reblooming ability is consistent throughout the country. Vigorous in growth habit sending up multiple stalks of soft white flowers in spring and again summer through fall. ...

The Gardener's Iris Book (630 readers)

Contributed by amazon 26.04 2007 on 14:44:09 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Irises bring color and elegance to a garden and are surprisingly easy to grow. In this book designed for the home gardener, William Shear, a 40-year veteran of iris growing, shares his expertise in choosing, planting, growing, and propagating exquisite irises. All of the essentials on iris care are carefully and simply explained, along with tips to ensure a stunning display from healthy plants. ...

Iris 'Autumn Echo' - Tall Bearded Iris (619 readers)

Contributed by amazon 23.05 2007 on 08:12:11 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title and Article's text

Slightly ruffled orange, brown, and golden-yellow flower glows like an autumn harvest moon in borders and rock gardens. 34-36 tall. So remarkable, so sophisticated, so elegant! This bicolor beauty is definitely the upper crust of reblooming irises. #1 field-grown rhizomes. Deer tend to avoid. Iris germanica ...

Iris ensata 'Asian Warrior' - Japanese Iris (1165 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.06 2007 on 09:38:30 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title and Article's text

Japanese Iris (Iris ensata - formerly Iris kaempferi) blooms are captivating and graceful. Their superior size and colors are worth the efforts of cultivation. Their blooms are often saucer-size or larger, colors of white, shades of blue and purple, red-violet and are often veined or marbled with a contrasting color. ...

Iris chrysographes - Black Iris (1804 readers)

Contributed by amazon 01.07 2007 on 22:01:51 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title and Article's text

The deep purple-maroon blooms are so nearly black some consider this the long sought after black iris. Adds a touch of mystery wherever it is planted. Similar to Siberian Iris in form and habit, it grows best in constantly moist soil. Color is so unique it mixes well with other plants which bloom in early summer. Excellent in the water garden! ...

Iris versicolor 'Kermesina' - American Water Iris (782 readers)

Contributed by amazon 13.10 2007 on 10:26:37 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title and Article's text

Suitable for small pools, growing up to 2 ft. and happy in up to 4 in of water. A beautiful iris, having vivid magenta coloured flowers, marked with white. The foliage is also an added benefit as it provides a vertical interest over a long period and is suited to both formal and informal settings. They are relatively easy to grow as long as you remember that they dont like drying-out. ...