Our Irises are breaking into flower this week. The flowers can be viewed at eye level or from above.The Iris bed is raised to take full advantage of the sun and edged with catmint. It began with imported soil. Unfortunately a farmer's definition of topsoil is not the same as a gardener's. For two years we have been uncompacting, feeding and developing the one-up-from bedrock soil. Look at how strong they are now. In a word: Lush.
Like hollywood starlets from the 1950's they have suitably glamorous names. Below clockwise from top left are 'Pirates Quest','Vandal Spirit', 'Spreckles' and 'Mer du Sud'.
Stunning flowers. I'm so tempted to start collecting irises. But alas we have no space.
ReplyDeleteIt’s another wonderful rainy Spring day, so I’m taking time to look over the Blogs I follow. Wanted to see what you have been up to. Your Iris are beautiful. So far this season I have had the dwarf Iris and the miniature Iris bloom. It will be a long while before the German Bearded Iris do their thing. Nice to see yours. I will check in again soon. Jack
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ReplyDeleteJanet..Grrr its so frustrating that they need so much soil around them for best results!
jack... they are great this year and more have come out now. hope you get a good show.