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iris reticulata 'Purple gem'?

By Seaburngirl

iris reticulata 'Purple gem'? (Iris reticulata 'Purple Gem')

1 Mar, 2010
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I bought some on Saturday and the gc said they were George. When my brother and I went back yesterday they were labeled up as Purple Gem. What do you reckon?

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Jacque

WoW! SeaB these r so lovely :)

1 Mar, 2010

Sanbaz

maybe they are twins sea,,, lol, lovely whatever they are called,
just looked them up sea and this is defernatle purple gem, george doesnt have the white markings on petals

1 Mar, 2010

Seaburngirl

thanks sanbaz. I have been looking at photos of both and just not able to 'see' the difference. Can now though :o))

1 Mar, 2010

Sanbaz

yes the markings are closer to the end on these and others in centre but not as bold, both lovely though

1 Mar, 2010

Spritzhenry

I tried to show you on my blog - definitely 'Purple Gem'. 'George' has different markings, as Sandra says. :-)

2 Mar, 2010

Yorkshire

fabulous

2 Mar, 2010

Seaburngirl

thanks spritz. I only saw your blog today :o)

2 Mar, 2010

Seaburngirl

they are fabulous little plants arent they.

2 Mar, 2010

Spritzhenry

They are indeed! :-))

2 Mar, 2010

Gurthbruins

What a beautiful flower, what a beautiful shade!

6 Mar, 2010

Wagger

Such a rich purple - simply beautiful!

6 Mar, 2010

Seaburngirl

They have been planted today around the beech tree. along with a few other plants that have been sitting around in pots all winter. Hopefully they will be in flower soon.

6 Mar, 2010

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