WHEN they first appear in February, the reticulata irises scarcely warrant a second glance - just a tuft of curiously triangular leaves and what looks like a small, green rocket emerging from its silo ...

I SHOULD be surprised if any gardener who has the good fortune to come across them could resist 'reticulate' irises, the early-flowering dwarf variety which takes its name from the netting that ...

Several varieties are available in shades of blue, violet and purple; some have yellow "crests" along the petals (pure white varieties are rare). Dry bulbs appear on sale in the autumn and are ...

The garden has been graced by a succession of irises over the last few weeks. It began with Iris reticulata in pots in April – varieties like Harmony and Edward – looking very pretty with their deep ...

Perfect for experienced and novice gardeners alike, this June bloomer is reliable, rugged and easy to grow and look after. And there's plenty of variety to choose from: there are some 300 species in ...

A delightful dwarf iris that is equally at home in the garden or the alpine house. The flowers which are produced in late February and early March are larger than most other dwarf irises. Each ...

With spring still a long way off, here’s something to cheer about. A Canadian from Toronto is currently getting star treatment in The Garden. What’s The Garden? Quite simply, the most prestigious ...