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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Irises

Surrounded by large oak trees, my gardens don't allow for sunshine needing plants like hybrid roses. etc. So I mostly have woodland wildflowers scattered throughout the landscape. Of course it's not all wildflowers as exceptions are made for for plants like hostas, which Mrs T dearly loves. One of my favorites, which I try to grow in spite of the less than perfect conditions, are irises. Oh the color! Take a look.

















One thing I've noticed though, as the new hybrids become more colorful, bigger and taller, some have a tendency to fall over in the first wind. Fortunately, they still make great cut flowers.
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16 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlTue Jul 26, 11:15:00 AM

    they're really beautiful!

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  2. CarolTue Jul 26, 11:52:00 AM

    Yep, Iris are a color statement and I love them. I have them all over and just can't resist buying more when I see a color I don't have.

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  3. RaeTue Jul 26, 01:17:00 PM

    Irises are among my favorite. Yours are splendid.

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  4. MontanagirlTue Jul 26, 02:36:00 PM

    Oh they are just so beautiful! Nice photos of them, TB.

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  5. DJanTue Jul 26, 03:38:00 PM

    Yes, the colors are outstanding. Or should I say out standing? Until the wind comes along, that is... :-)

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  6. Out on the prairieTue Jul 26, 04:55:00 PM

    A favorite of mine, there is a pale purple that smells like grape soda. I always smell the purple ones to see if they are the one.

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  7. NCmountainwomanTue Jul 26, 06:25:00 PM

    Gorgeous. I'm amazed at the variety available these days.

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  8. GeorgeTue Jul 26, 08:42:00 PM

    Your irises are gorgeous. You've got a wonderful variety of colors.

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  9. Far Side of FiftyWed Jul 27, 08:17:00 AM

    You have quite a variety of colors. Very pretty! I am always amazed by Iris..such a unique bloom shape:)

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  10. NancyWed Jul 27, 07:56:00 PM

    Can't believe you have iris blooming now. Mine were done a couple of months ago. I do love them. You have quite the garden there! :)

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  11. Sarah LaurenceWed Jul 27, 08:00:00 PM

    Gorgeous irises! We grow some to them too but I missed most of them while we were away. Thanks for sharing yours.

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  12. Christmas-etc...Thu Jul 28, 02:13:00 AM

    These are so pretty! The different shades just take my breath away... What a beautiful place you and the Mrs (and Baron of course!)live in!
    Blessings!
    Ann

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  13. Castles Crowns and CottagesThu Jul 28, 04:40:00 AM

    Ahhhh...the glories of the garden..one of the things I am going to miss when SCHOOL starts again for me in late August!!! You are a retired teacher and so you know what I am talking about! THANK YOU for coming to visit me yesterday! ENJOY THOSE LOVELY and precious gifts from the garden!! Anita

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  14. walk2writeThu Jul 28, 05:31:00 AM

    I wonder if the new varieties of iris smell as lovely as the older ones do? They bloom a bit later for you than the ones I used to grow in S. Illinois and Kentucky.

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  15. SkeeterThu Jul 28, 08:22:00 AM

    You have a nice collection of iris. Are these iris just now blooming? Our iris are long gone as they are a late spring bloomer here in GA. I love them and would like to add more to the garden in time.

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  16. UnknownFri Jul 29, 09:41:00 AM

    I think irises are my favourite garden flower. Yours are lovely. I need to get a few more colours going in my backyard. Beautiful photos.

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