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Iris of Sissinghurst Kent-based grower of a large selection of bearded irises; irisofsissinghurst.com Beth Chatto Essex plant nursery stocking many of Cedric Morris’s Benton irises alongside ...

Gardeners can choose from various iris types, including dwarf, reticulata and reblooming varieties. Our Earth, Wind and Flowers Garden Club's small tour of three gardens brought both friends and ...

However, I want to highlight the range of stately garden irises this month that rise up in the border like wonderful exclamation marks! Iris germanica (bearded irises) are the stars of the show ...

Irises put on a show in Southern gardens in a rainbow of colors. Learn when different types of irises—Dwarf, Dutch, and Bearded—bloom and how to care for irises.

Factors Influencing Blooming Irises prefer loamy, well-draining soil to prevent root rot and keep the plants healthy. While the soil should be kept moist, the plants should not be heavily mulched to ...

They are available in a plethora of colors and need a bare minimum of water to grow. Unlike most other bulb types, there are select remontant or repeat blooming bearded irises as well.

Where to Plant Give bearded irises full sun to grow and well-draining soil. Iris plants can't tolerate clay-like soils. In the hottest climates, the full sun might become too harsh for longer than ...

The best time to divide irises is in mid to late summer or fall, when the a clump of irises appear to be overgrown. Some irises have different structures and growth habits. Reticulated irises and ...