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First Bearded, a Tall.

By Siris

First Bearded, a Tall. (Iris germanica (Orris))

15 Apr, 2016
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Last year 16 April, a Dwarf bearded was the first to open. Today 15 April this historic tall bearded opened. It is usually the second of my talls to flower, last year on May 7th. Very reliable, unfussy.

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Gnarly_gnome

very pretty , will it stand up to a frost ? on the flower

15 Apr, 2016

Siris

Yes, Gg, but (don't speak too soon) don't think it will be that cold here in the South, and there are another 2 rhizomes of the same colour still to open.
Homebird, I think it is the same variety as the one you posted 11 days ago.

15 Apr, 2016

Dottydaisy2

Fantastic colour....

16 Apr, 2016

Siris

So, much more reliable than some of the moderns. It has stood up to all the rain, and wet soil.
Gg, didn't get any frost last night, but it did go down to
3 oC..

17 Apr, 2016

Gnarly_gnome

I had frost on the car windows this morning.

17 Apr, 2016

Siris

The outdoor digital thermometer said a minimum of 3 outdoors, didn't get up early enough, to see any frost if there was any!

17 Apr, 2016

Gnarly_gnome

have a quick look on questions as Cammomile has asked a question about feeding Iris , and you know best .... they are in pots as well

17 Apr, 2016

Siris

Homebird, I too have had this one a really long time.