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The perils of relying on common names!

NollieNollie Posts: 7,490
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Ordering some anemone bulbs in a sale a while back, thought I would look at their bearded iris, thinking the germanica type, exposed corms, likes it hot and dry. A few lovely dark, nearly black ones slipped into my basket, you know how it goes...

They finally turned up. Turns out they are Iris Chrysographes. Likes boggy, edge of pond type situation. Aaagh! The complete opposite of what I thought and absolutely not conditions I can provide here! Ho hum, lesson learnt. Have planted them anyway and will try and keep them moist.

Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 54,358
    Ooh - I love those @Nollie
    Try making a wee boggy area using some plastic or summat. Mine are just coming through a bit just now - it's usually May/June they flower here.

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Mary370Mary370 Posts: 2,003
    Looks like velvet......
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,022
    Or a Cadbury's chocolate wrapper😊
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 54,358
    They aren't around for long, but yes - could almost lick 'em @B3 ... :D
    One of my favourite sights in the garden. The raindrops on them just adds to the effect.
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • NollieNollie Posts: 7,490
    They are gorgeous, I only hope I can keep them alive! I have planted them in a corner of my new rose bed, which has been mega enriched and within line of sight of the outdoor seating area, so hopefully I will remember to give them a regular soaking @Fairygirl
    Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
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