HERITAGE IRISES

'Shipshape' is one of the great blue classic irises and an all time favourite of mine. Long flowering season with st...

When I first saw this iris bloom at home, my first thought was that I was having another enjoyable mid life crisis that involved visitin...

Just a little diversion from irises is the swamp sunflower, Helianthus angustifolius 'Gold Lace' In late summer it becomes a bo...

 Some Lesser Known Irises   PART II IRIS SPURIA By Miss J. Burgess, Waikanae. THE NEW ZEALAND SMALLHOLDER, March 16th, 1935...

No mistaking the pleasant light blue cast of the buds before bud break and its Purple based foliage (PBF) two unshakeable id...

I thought it appropriate to update the image of this iris with this new photo that was sent to share by Julie May the owner of the ...

Way back in 1985, 'Mulled Wine' was the winner of the Chamber of Commerce prize for the best commercial variety at the In...

I think it is very important to show the great historic game changers that made a real contribution in the evolution of the Tall Bearded...

     THE NEW ZEALAND SMALLHOLDER,  February, 1934. The Modern Bearded Irises HARDY PLANTS FOR HOT DRY BORDERS, By R. E. H...