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purple gems (Iris reticulata 'Purple Gem')

A lot earlier than in previous years. Still a lovely sight.



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My blue ones did it today - still waiting on these though.

21 Jan, 2012

 

the various blue ones are just poking up through the soil. the yellow danfordii are up and doing very well.

21 Jan, 2012

 

I.danfordii is a special one - on the list.........

21 Jan, 2012

 

they are relatively inexpensive Meanie, i think cheaper than these.

22 Jan, 2012

 

Yes - but I get easily distracted in the bulb section of garden centres!!

22 Jan, 2012

 

yep me too :o)

23 Jan, 2012

 

Went in for some horti sand today and came out with some Galtonia candicans bulbs!

23 Jan, 2012

 

they are lovely bulbs and seed freely. I am on the look out for the variety viridens too.

25 Jan, 2012

 

These Irises are beautiful!

25 Jan, 2012

 

Thanks Balcony I love them. I notice that my harmony are just opening and the first Katherine Hodgkin is opening too.

26 Jan, 2012



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