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By Meanie


Orchid Iris (Iris japonica (Orchid Iris))

This was a nice surprise today!
Went to tidy up the dead foliage and found it in bloom!!!



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That is unusual Meanie....very pretty!

17 Apr, 2011

 

Oh now, is this one of those Iris 'Ensata' types? it's very pretty anyway!

17 Apr, 2011

 

Stunning colours like a rainbow lovely one Meanie.;O))

17 Apr, 2011

 

Thanks all!
Karen - it's I.japonica, a separate species which despite it's name is native to China. I believe that I.ensata is a borderline bog plant whereas this requires free draining soil. This is as hardy as hell too!

18 Apr, 2011

 

Lovely....

18 Apr, 2011

 

Thanks Motinot!

19 Apr, 2011

 

excellent photo and plant.

24 Apr, 2011

 

Thanks - it's certainly one of my favourites!

24 Apr, 2011

 

That is totally delicious! I cant wait...gonna check mine in the morning just in cast...

26 Apr, 2011

 

Patience Tetrarch.

They do seem to sneak up out of nowhere though.

27 Apr, 2011



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