This page is split into two sections: Pacific Coast Iris, all other Iris. This is because the best time for splitting the different types varies.
1. Pacific Coast Iris
These are best dug and split in the Autumn after they have started into growth. Here in Lincolnshire this is end of September to early October. Plants are potted and allowed to settle and start root growth before I offer then for sale. This is usually mid November.
This is not the ideal time to market any plant, which may be one reason for them not being available commercially.
Pacific Coast Irises can be planted from their pots from November until Spring, in periods of favourable weather conditions. Do not let the pots freeze if waiting for suitable weather, and when planting keep the root ball as intact as possible, don't try to split the iris further.
Some suppliers offer bare root plants at lifting time. My experience of trying to establish bare root PCIs is very poor, so I do not offer this option.
Current Pacific Coast Iris varieties available
Click on links below to see Plant Profiles
More to follow in autumn 2024.
2. Other Iris Types
These include: Bearded Iris - mainly dwarf varieties, water loving Iris - Ensata, versicolor, fulva, and species crosses and finally some species.
The list below is availability as of January 2024, some only in small quantities. Please enquire if stock is still available
| Name | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Big Blue Eyes | Standard Dwarf Bearded | |
| Bluebeards Ghost | Standard Dwarf Bearded | |
| Bright Moment | Standard Dwarf Bearded | Small for a standard Dwarf, and early. |
| Burlesque Cutie | Standard Dwarf Bearded | |
| Dark Crystal | Standard Dwarf Bearded | Strong grower, often re-flowers. |
| Gingerbread Man | Standard Dwarf Bearded | Strong grower, unusual colour. |
| Golden Zebra | Standard Dwarf Bearded | Wrong name! variegata type. Late Flowering |
| Green Spot | Standard Dwarf Bearded | Strong grower but rots if too wet. |
| Holden Clough | Species cross | pseudacorus sport? Likes it wet. |
| Langport Flame | Intermediate Bearded | |
| Langport Wren | Intermediate Bearded | |
| Lazica | Species | Flowers Feb to Apr. Full sun. |
| Pastel Ballet | Standard Dwarf Bearded | |
| Pink Blink | Miniature Dwarf Bearded | |
| Pogo | Intermediate Bearded | Small for an intermediate! |
| Sleepy Time | Miniature Dwarf Bearded | Usually the first bearded to flower. |
| Snow Tree | Standard Dwarf Bearded | Strong grower but rots if too wet. |
| tectorum Album | Species | Crested Iris 'Roof Iris' Treat as a bearded |
| variegata hybrid ex CGF | Species | Intermediate size, dark leaf bases |
| Zipper | Miniature Dwarf Bearded | Very small. |
