I have a lot of historics in my garden, but here are a few favourites. These have proven to be very hardy in my harsh northern climate. Many other iris have failed whereas these endure.
Spartan is a gorgeous dark, velvety red iris that has been extremely tough through less than ideal conditions. It is a very dependable bloomer.
Moondella is one of those iris that you either love or hate. It is very muted, but it is extremely vigorous and a colour that blends well with other perennials.
Crystal Glow is a particular favourite of mine. It is prolific, multiplies, blooms in a relatively shady spot and is late blooming!
Gypsy Queen was given to me by a dear friend whose family homesteaded in our area. It was a prized acquisition for her mother in the early 1900's. It has been extremely vigorous for me and I love it.
Little Black Belt is another iris that survived and bloomed despite being crowded and shaded in my perennial beds. She has been moved to a prime location as a reward. Love the colour on this one.
Captain Gallant was a gift from a friend back in the early 1980's. This iris has followed me through a couple of house moves. A survivor, for sure.
Carolyn Rose blooms at the same time as the creeping phlox and what a gorgeous garden picture this makes!
Chatter Box is extremely vigorous and dependable. It clumps up fast and blooms heavily.
Cherry Smoke is probably my most dependable tall bearded iris. I have it in front of the deep red peony Sword Dance, and I love it when it blooms along with the buds on Sword Dance.
Country Manor is a big, tall white. Another of those that has been with me for over 35 years. A tough one for sure and I love the bright yellow beards and hafts.
Fantastic--
So, I moved it over by a yellowish and purpley rose conglomeration. I was hoping for magical color echo pics last year but the bloom times didn't coincide and I never had any magical moments,
and smells good. I love irises that smell good!
I like it when they smell good, too!
Barbara
for sharing them.
