If you don't, I apologize. I, however, am going nuts with this long winter and am longing for spring! Please indulge me as I share pictures of some of my favorites...and feel free to add some of your own. The more the merrier!
I'll go alphebtically. This first one is 'Adoregon', hybridized by Keith Keppel.
Next is a Spuria Iris called 'Adriatic Blue'.
Border Bearded Iris 'Anaconda Love'.
Here's 'Aurelie', by Cayeux.
An Intermediate Iris, 'Blackcurrant'.
Another Spuria, 'Border Town'.
'Calypso Beat', a Tall Bearded Iris.
I can look at Iris pictures all day long. :) Iris were my first love, but alas, I cheat on them now with Daylilies, Peonies, Hostas and Poppies. :) Please post more. :)
Diann
'Carnival Ride'
A really cute MDB, 'Cinnamon Apples'
Here's 'Dandy Candy'.
'Decadence', hybridized by Barry Blyth.
Intermediate Bearded, 'Delirium'.
Another Intermediate, 'Domaine'.
'Double Click'.
Another Barry Blyth iris, 'Drinks at Sunset'.
My favorite "black" iris, 'Ebony Angel'.
'Expose' (pronounced "Exposay")
'Game Plan'
A cute SDB, 'Grape Orbit'.
'Haut Les Voiles'
'Hold My Hand'
Probably my very favorite SDB, 'Index'.
A subtle beauty, 'Kelly Lynne'.
Another great Spuria, 'Lucky Devil'
Okay, time for 4 more. Here's 'Missouri Clouds', another Spuria.
Another SDB cutie, 'Muggles'
'Night Game'
An SDB, 'Pippi Longstockings'.
I'll post more later, if you'd all like. I have to get my son off the bus now, though. *Sigh* I guess I can't play all day long!
yes, please do. :) I cannot for the life of me grow japanese iris.... how does one do it?
Diann
There's some great information on Japanese Irises at:
www.ensata.com
I currently grow about 30 JI's. They need a lot more water than the bearded or the siberians. They also like high nitrogen, acidic fertilizer, lots of mulch and aged steer manure. Plant them in a sunny spot, and that's about it. They are a bit more "high maintenance" than other types, but the flowers make it worth the extra effort!
Here's a link to where I posted a bunch of JI pictures last year.
http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/519816/
Well, it doesn't look as if the links I posted above are clickable. Just copy and paste them into your web address area and they should work.
Let's see, I left off in the P's....
Here's 'Puddy Tat', a GREAT SDB!
An Intermediate Bearded that, IMHO, could've won the Dyke's Medal; 'Rare Edition'.
An oldie but goodie TB, 'Rare Treat'.
Another great SDB, 'Ruby Eruption'.
Another favorite for it's unusual color pattern, 'Santa'.
SDB 'Serendipity Elf'. What a cutie!
My favorite white, 'Skating Party'.
