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Species and Dwarf Iris
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These bulbous miniature - dwarf Iris have outstanding colour and form. They flower between February and April. Within this range there are Iris suitable for rockeries, pots or the border. Generally Iris prefer a well drained sunny position but not totally dry.

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I01

hermodactylus tuberosus - often refered to as the " Snake's Head Iris". It has striking green flowers with velvety black falls. Flowers late April and lasts well. Good for group plantings. Unusual and something different for the garden. Ht.8" (20cm)

Price: £2.50 (for 10 bulbs)

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I02

histriodes 'Angel tears' - French-blue with gentian blue falls. Eye-catching honeymark on white ground with a small yellow vein. March. Ht. 4" (10cm) Very desirable

Price: £3.00 (for 5 bulbs)

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I03

histriodes 'George' - rich purple with yellow and white markings. Superb uniformity of growth and strong flower makes it ideal for pots or garden. Feb/March flowering.

Price: £1.80 (for 10 bulbs)

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I04

histriodes 'Halkis' - A New introduction. Found on Mount Halkis in Turkey and introduced by Norman Stevens. Mid blue with attractive purple falls and bright yellow and white markings. Consistent and level growing habit. Ht 4" (10cm) Outstanding and only a few available

Price: £2.80 (per bulb)

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I05

histriodes 'Katharine Hodgkin' - an outstanding variety. Blueish-green with greenish blue veins. The falls are yellow/green with slate blue veins. Looks superb in a clump in the rockery or in pots. Feb/March flowering. Ht. 4" (10cm). Always popular

(for 5 bulbs)

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I06

histriodes 'Lady Beatrix Stanley' - mid blue flowers with attractive heavily spotted falls. Very weather resistant. Feb flowering. A true classic dwarf iris. Ht 5" (12cm). Very collectable

Price: £2.50 (per bulb)

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I07

histriodes 'Major' - classic deep gentian blue flowers with bright yellow crests circled with white dashes. Very attractive quality flowers and a true dwarf. Feb/March Ht. 4" (10cm) Limited stock

Price: £2.50 (per bulb)

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I08

histriodes 'Sheila Ann Germaney' - hist. major x winogradowii - Has a softer and more delicate colouring than Katharine Hodgkin and is regarded by some specialists as superior. Very erect standards and classic poise. It is truly beautiful in a pot. Ht.4" (10cm). Limited.

Price: £2.50 (per bulb)

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I09

reticulata bakeriana - an eyecatching species with sky blue flowers. The falls have deep purple-blue tips and a white crest with purple blotches. Likes sun and good drainage. Show winner. Ht. 4" (10cm).

Price: £2.80 (for 3 bulbs)

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I10

reticulata 'Clairette' x bakeriana - light blue with darker blue falls and contrasting crystal white honeymark. Striking flowers. Has proved very popular since we re-introduced it in 2005. Feb/March flowering. Ht. 4" (10cm). Rarely offered.

Price: £2.00 (for 5 bulbs)

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I11

reticulata 'Hercules' - eye catching colour combination. The standards and falls are the deepest purple with a bright yellow honeymark. Proving very popular. Flowers the middle of March. Ht. 5" (12cm). Quality

Price: £2.00 (for 5 bulbs)

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I12

reticulata winogradowii - a rare species native to the Caucasus. Bright yellow with green on the falls. A must for the collector and popular with AGS members. Best in Alpine house or plant in light well drained garden soil. Outstanding Ht. 3" (7cm). Few available

Price: £3.80 (per bulb)

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Fritillaria
Choice bulbs at realistic prices

Fritillaria are an amazing group of plants and generally have bell-like flowers. Some of our miniature range will naturalise in the garden whilst others are best in the alpine house. All Fritiallaria require good drainage and flower between March and April. Best planted deep.

F01

acmopetala - greenish yellow nodding flowers with recurved maroon-purple tips. Maroon and purple stripes and blotches. Easy to grow and soon forms an impressive clump. Apr/May flowering. Ht. 16" AGM from RHS

Photo courtesy of Ian Young

Price: £3.00 (for 3 bulbs)

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F02

affinis Vancouver Island - (California). A strong grower with clusters of red-brown bells which have yellow speckling. Unusual lancelolate leaves. April flowering. Keep dry in summer and best grown in an alpine house.

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F03

crassifolia ssp kurdica - (Turkey). Bell shaped flowers which are green to chocolate-purple, chequered and tipped with yellow. Very good in a cold frame or alpine house. April flowering. Ht 8" (20cm)

Price: £2.00 (per bulb)

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F04

graeca - green and chocolate bells with a chequered pattern and a clear green stripe down the petals. Glaucous foliage. Good easy grower in full sun and well drained soil. Also good in pots. April flowering. Ht 6" (15cm)

Price: £3.00 (for 3 bulbs)

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F05

hermonis ssp amana - chequered green and brown bells with a wide green stripe on petals. Glossy green leaves. Easy grower in a rockery or pot with good drainage. Increases well. April flowering. Ht 6" (15cm)

Price: £1.50 (per bulb)

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F06

hermonis ssp amana 'Goksun Gold' - superb bright yellow flowers of good size which are faintly tessellated brown. Introduced by Norman Stevens. April flowering. Ht 6" (15cm).

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F07

michailovskyi - The very striking 4 to 5 dark chocolate and purple bells are rounded and tipped with bright yellow. Stunning contrast Has a grey bloom when mature. April flowering Ht. 6" (15cm)

Price: £2.50 (for 5 bulbs)

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F08

minuta (NE Iran) very unusual apricot orange bells. Shiny green leaves. A little beauty and potential winner from the cold frame. March flowering, Ht. 5" (12cm)

Price: £2.50 (per bulb)

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F09

rhodocanakis - (Greece) Attractive broad maroon bells sometimes with green markings and normally tipped with yellow. Very erect. March flowering. Ht. 6" (15cm) Top class

Photo courtesy of Ian Young

Price: £2.50 (per bulb)

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F10

whittallii green light - new selection from an impeccable source. Outstanding green on green and tessellated purple. Best in a pot for special treatment. Ht. 6" (15cm) Quality

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Online catalogue > Iris and Fritillaria

Species and Dwarf IrisChoice bulbs at realistic prices

FritillariaChoice bulbs at realistic prices

Species and Dwarf Iris
Choice bulbs at realistic prices

Fritillaria
Choice bulbs at realistic prices