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Post by blackrose on Feb 6, 2007 17:54:31 GMT
Spruance, the Iris we were talking about seems to be the Yellow Flag (Iris Pseudacorus) (guess who's got a new book ;D) This Iris would be suitable on the shelf of my pond, will provide cover for any wee beasties and a bit of colour. It prefers 2-8" water and sun/half shade. Flowers May-June.
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Post by Spruance on Feb 6, 2007 17:57:11 GMT
That must be why it likes dipping its tootsies near my bird bath then CB.
Not ideal conditions I know, but it's never short of water just there, especially in the summer.
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Post by madonplants on Feb 6, 2007 18:35:28 GMT
Spruance, the Iris we were talking about seems to be the Yellow Flag (Iris Pseudacorus) (guess who's got a new book ;D) This Iris would be suitable on the shelf of my pond, will provide cover for any wee beasties and a bit of colour. It prefers 2-8" water and sun/half shade. Flowers May-June. It is also very invasive, like I said before. See the BBC site on the subject. www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plants/plant_finder/plant_pages/4129.shtmlKeith |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2007 7:30:09 GMT
Spruance, the Iris we were talking about seems to be the Yellow Flag (Iris Pseudacorus) (guess who's got a new book ;D) This Iris would be suitable on the shelf of my pond, will provide cover for any wee beasties and a bit of colour. It prefers 2-8" water and sun/half shade. Flowers May-June. Too big for your pond CB - read what Crocus have to say about it HERE  |
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Post by Dutchy on Feb 7, 2007 8:07:36 GMT
That Iris is indeed by far too invasive and its roots are tougher than old boots. You might consider using this one. It has the same effect for the wildlife, some of them sit happily in wet mud, and is not half as invasive. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2007 8:54:07 GMT
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Post by madonplants on Feb 7, 2007 9:36:22 GMT
Don't you keep the labels, Rita? I do in a bag I keep in the shed.  Keith |
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Post by oldmoleskins on Feb 7, 2007 9:41:25 GMT
Two of my Iris's which I bought from Bromfield Aquatics - unfortunately I can't tell you which variety they are, and I can't check as Bromfield's site is still closed for the winter.  Rita - have you ever been to Seagate Irises, Long Sutton near Kings Lynne? I spotted it while returning from a trip 'up North' last summer and thought I'd revisit a month back to stock up... was surprised to find it closed. I'd never encountered a 'seasonal' GC before. I would certainly go back if encouraged - do you know them? OM. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2007 12:21:54 GMT
Don't you keep the labels, Rita? I do in a bag I keep in the shed. Keith Yes Keith when I remember  - I will have a look in the shed to check if I did keep the labels for the Iris's - but don't hold your breath. ;D OM - no I haven't heard of them  Bromfield Aquatics are seasonal too, it isn't even possible to browse their website at the moment. |
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Post by madonplants on Feb 7, 2007 12:53:37 GMT
Don't know why you can't browse their site out of season. The site where I got mine from last year you can... www.pondplants.co.uk/system/index.htmlCheck out the white iris, Snowdrift, Rita, is that yours? Their plants were good as well, well packaged and labelled. Keith |
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Post by blackrose on Feb 7, 2007 19:44:30 GMT
Rita I think the Purple one is Iris versicolor (American Water Iris) which I just happened to get today and add to the margins.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2007 20:23:37 GMT
I will try to remember to have a look in my shed tomorrow to see if I still have the label |
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Post by blackrose on Feb 7, 2007 20:57:07 GMT
Tell me if I'm right, I'm not very good at plant names. It just looks very similar to the one I bought today.
Paul
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2007 23:30:27 GMT
Will do CB  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2007 15:46:58 GMT
Sorry CB - but I can't find a label for my purple iris after all. |
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Post by blackrose on Feb 12, 2007 18:57:19 GMT
They'll probably turn up when you least expect it and will have been right next to where you have just looked ;D.
I just planted some Dutch Iris bulbs today along with some Freesia and Anemone just to add colour around the garden.
Paul
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Bromfield Aquatics are seasonal too, it isn't even possible to browse their website at the moment. 