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Latest photos of irises

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    Chrispook
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    Bernieh
  • Iris Surprise (Iris xiphium (Dutch Iris))
    Lemondog
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We have 1665 photos of irises

These photos are from real gardens by real gardeners! Just click on one to start exploring in slideshow format, or you can browse 16 at a time.

  • Miniature Iris danfordiae.
    Terratoonie
  • Iris reticulata 'Purple Gem' (Iris reticulata 'Purple Gem')
    Spritzhenry
  • Irises (Iris sibirica (Siberian iris))
    Chrispook
  • Iris Sebirica
    Bonkersbon
  • Iris " Rare Treat "
    Mikec
  • mini iris (Iris reticulata)
    Rachelscott..
  • Iris reticulata 'Harmony' (Iris reticulata (Iris))
    Spritzhenry
  • Trichius fasciatus (Trichius fasciatus)
    Moon_grower

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Gardeners' thoughts

Iris Time

The bearded iris are early to flower this year due to the long hot spell here in Bracknell in April. There are also...

8 comments

AndrewR

9 May, 2011
Andrewr

An old friend in flower

This Iris was growing in my old Wilby garden when I moved in twenty three years ago and even with the first years of neglect...

19 comments

annella

6 May, 2011
Annella

The Dwarf Bulbous Iris Problem

This blog arises from a question by Alextb last week and some of the interesting comments that came up after I had dared...

25 comments

bulbaholic

23 Feb, 2011
Bulbaholic

Mini-Irises!

I have a new obsession, for late winter/early spring. It's called 'collecting as many different tiny Irises as I can!' Well,...

84 comments

spritzhenry

1 Mar, 2010
Spritzhenry

February Flowers.

I've been posting photos of the flowers in my garden in bloom NOW. I suddenly thought that it would be nice to see them...

64 comments

spritzhenry

23 Feb, 2010
Spritzhenry

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Questions & advice on irises

If you can't find the answer to your gardening question here, feel free to ask our friendly community. Just ask in the form on this page


Should I cut back the leaves on my tall bearded irises now

3 replies

carorose

20 Oct, 2011
Carorose

is it necessary to lift iris dandifordiae

2 replies

guest

4 Oct, 2010
Guest

Hi all, I have some Irises in a bed which I have just widened

4 replies

lulu33

30 Sep, 2010
Lulu33

Can anyone ID this water iris for me please?

6 replies

Sid

26 May, 2010
Sid

On Friday I noticed that one of the tall flower stems on my bearded irises had fallen over

7 replies

Sid

16 May, 2010
Sid

Hi, we have a lovely collection of Iris foetidissima

4 replies

guest

22 Feb, 2010
Guest

I have about 80 iris 'purple gem' bulbs

8 replies

motinot

9 Dec, 2009
Motinot

I am new to Iris germnaica & would like advice on how and where to plant

2 replies

guest

25 Nov, 2009
Guest

Iris Unguicularis

10 replies

jonathanhales

20 Nov, 2009
Jonathanhales

Iris Xiphium what height

1 reply

guest

15 Nov, 2009
Guest

Where can I buy a Douglas Iris

1 reply

iriseyes

8 Nov, 2009
Iriseyes

when is the best time to cut back iris leaves (bearded)

2 replies

debbiesherlock

15 Sep, 2009
Debbiesherlock

ADVICE ON IRIS....

3 replies

motinot

7 Sep, 2009
Motinot

french irises cayeaux

1 reply

patriciachapman

6 Sep, 2009
Patriciachapman

why has my iris sibirica not flowered this year?

2 replies

galloway

9 Jul, 2009
Galloway

why did my irises not flower this year?

1 reply

peemkay

7 Jul, 2009
Peemkay

yellow irises

2 replies

Jeannie

2 Jul, 2009
Jeannie

Can I plant Iris sibirica in my pond.

3 replies

dougpenry

25 Jun, 2009
Dougpenry

I would like to know the best place to plant anewly aquired Iris ensata 'strut and flourish '

1 reply

barjoe

17 Jun, 2009
Barjoe

Iris sibirica?

7 replies

bernard

11 Jun, 2009
Bernard

Iris

5 replies

ginellie

10 Jun, 2009
Ginellie

Is anyone growing....

1 reply

AndrewR

9 Jun, 2009
Andrewr

bearded iris called braithwaite in container has stopped flowering anyone know why

1 reply

riglatt

11 May, 2009
Riglatt

Iris Problem

13 replies

lovemyveg

22 Apr, 2009
Lovemyveg

Mystery dwarf iris

3 replies

bernard

20 Mar, 2009
Bernard

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