I planted a number of these beautiful little Irises last autumn and they have just come into flower during the recent spell of mild weather. Unlike the larger Irises which are grown from rhizomes, these small Irises are grown from bulbs. They have narrow pointed green leaves which grow to about 6 inches high and bear scented flowers 2-3 inches across in various shades of blue and purple with markings of yellow, orange and red.
The flowers are produced in February and March and are suitable for growing in the front of the border, in rockeries or greenhouse pot culture. Bulbs should be planted 3 inches deep and 4 inches apart in September or October. You can increase your stock by lifting and dividing established clumps but this should not be carried out in the first 4 to 5 years after planting.
Plants flowering this week in my garden include Iris reticulata, Hellebores, miniature Daffodils, Primulas, Pulmonaria and Camellia.
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