Below is our short list of Iris reticulata (dwarf iris) species which will be available in the autumn of this year. Dwarf irises are deer resistant and as reliable as crocuses in coming back year after year, and bloom just shortly after the crocuses. They will naturalize very slowly if in suitable conditions (rich, well drained soil).
Azure blue tinged with a tiny bit of purple, with yellow accents. Blooms in early February. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. 6″ tall.
10 / $5.00
Deep blue/purple with yellow accents. Blooms in early February. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. 6″ tall.
10 / $4.00
Burgundy with yellow & purple accents. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. 6″ tall.
10 / $4.00
A stunning dwarf iris that has been grown in Holland for years, but there is now sufficient quantity to reach the broader market. The delicate 2½” white flowers are splashed and streaked with blue-violet hues, providing eye-catching, early season colour in late winter/early spring. Growing best in well-drained soil in full sun -part shade, these lovelies will grace the garden and they make the sweetest little early season container plantings. 5”
10 / $4.50
Vibrant and sweetly scented, another of the tetraploid ‘Hill’ irises, grows taller and yields larger flowers on stronger stems than most of the Iris reticulata group. Surprisingly tough, they make their appearance in late winter (late Jan- early Feb. here in the Comox Valley), and never fail to delight. They prefer a sunny location in well drained soil, are tolerant of poor soils and will naturalize beautifully. 6”
10 / $5.50
These elegantly sculpted little beauties are surprisingly tough, making their appearance in late winter (late Jan- early Feb. here in the Comox Valley), and always delighting us with their early arrival and charm. Elegant blossoms of rich, deep velvety purple are etched with blazes of and white and a splash of gold. Plant in a sunny location in well drained soil- they are tolerant of poor soils and will naturalize beautifully. Can also be forced indoors on a windowsill in late winter. 6”
10 / $4.50
These beautiful hybrids are a stunning collection of blue, bronze, lilac, pink and purple blooms, all with striking tiger stripe and yellow edge detailing. Plant in full sun in well-drained to dryish soils where they can bake in the summer months when dormant. Overplant the area with heat loving ground covers. Blooming in late spring they make excellent long-lasting cut flowers. 18-22”
10 / $6.00