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Iris japonica

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By Meanie


Iris japonica (Iris japonica (Orchid Iris))

Finally got one to bloom before the slugs got it!



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lovely colours

29 May, 2012

amy
Amy
 

Thats a pretty one !

29 May, 2012

 

Thank you Ladies!

29 May, 2012

 

very nice Meanie, i know the problem the snails are doing a number on my hardy orchids at the moment....

29 May, 2012

 

It's war out there SL!
Caught some trying to have a go at the Gloriosa when I got in!

29 May, 2012

 

nice one:) would look nice in my japanese corner, lol

30 May, 2012

 

It's a little fussy Kasy, and the flowers are proper slug caviar, but worth the effort in my opinion.

30 May, 2012

 

lovely colours:))))

30 May, 2012

 

Thanks Mark - common name is Orchid Iris.

30 May, 2012

 

Thanks Meanie - will see if it will be available somewhere:)

30 May, 2012

 

Another of the common names is Japanese Roof Iris..........

30 May, 2012

 

Oh this is beautiful Meanie............

30 May, 2012

 

that's a definitely 'a must have' now Meanie, lol

30 May, 2012

 

That's what the slugs think too Simbad!

30 May, 2012

 

It's a small flower HB, but a real gem in my eyes!

31 May, 2012

 

Very beautiful! I'm still having major problems with snails and slugs, also.

2 Jun, 2012

 

Thanks Delonix! The slimey critters are a real pain at the moment.

2 Jun, 2012

 

I know the feeling. The snails and slugs ate all the leaves on my Pachystachys lutea.

2 Jun, 2012

 

Coffee grounds seem to be doing a good job of protecting the plants in the ground Delonix.

2 Jun, 2012

 

Meanie:

That's a great idea! I should get some free coffee grounds from Starbuck's Coffee.

3 Jun, 2012

 

Just drink more coffee (it gives me an excuse anyway)!

3 Jun, 2012

 

I haven't drank a cup of coffee in more than 25 years.

4 Jun, 2012

 

Just having my second one of the day! I have cut down significantly though.

4 Jun, 2012



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