Topic: iris

[shirlton]

Tony took the first pic this mornin and the second at lunchtime. The others are different varieties that are in the pool

[tricia]

Lovely varieties Shirl. I only have the bog standard yellow flag iris (with green/yellow leaves) and a very pretty soft purple/white one (Kermesina). But I do have some lovely fakir lilies that make a good show later in the year when most of the other flowers are finished.

Tricia

[Spookyville]

just got the standard yellow one shere too. like the purple ones, will have to look out for them in future..

[shirlton]

I will be splitting them later on in the year. All I ask is that you pay the postage which is around £2.00. and that is for around 10 plants

[Spookyville]

I will be splitting them later on in the year. All I ask is that you pay the postage which is around £2.00. and that is for around 10 plants

thanks, and yes would love to take you up on that offer when you do split them (you may need to drop me a reminder though - my menory is steadily gettign worse)  ;D

[Spookyville]

I will be splitting them later on in the year. All I ask is that you pay the postage which is around £2.00. and that is for around 10 plants

[tricia]

Yes please Shirl. Note me down or should I PM you my address? Just tell me how to send you the mailing charges. It will be lovely to add new colours to my pond.

Tricia

[shirlton]

Will put a post up when I split them.

[Paulines7]

They are lovely Shirl.  I too only have the yellow ones so would very much like to have any spare ones that you have left.  I could do a swap for a selection of tall bearded ones if you would like them.

Are all the irises shown in the picture actually in the pond or in a damp area? 

[shirlton]

All in the pond Pauline. Did you post a pic in the gallery not so long back

[tomatoada]

After flowering do you cut the dead flower heads off or just leave them?  I was given some last year and they have flowered well.  I have not grown them before.  Thanks.

[shirlton]

I cut the dead flower heads off mainly because they look untidy but I suppose it does the plant some good cos they don't have to use energy to produce seed

[tomatoada]

Thanks.  When it stops raining I will pop out and chop.