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
Pinewood Sunshine
douglasiana (species)
Beverley One
Beverley Two
Harden's Dewberry
Harden's Reprieve
Harden's Melon
Harden's Caimeto
Apricot Contrast (seedling of Harden's Apricot)
Apricot - (seedling of Harden's Apricot, very similar.)
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 2026, 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 | |
| Black Olive | Standard Dwarf Bearded | |
| Dark Crystal | Standard Dwarf Bearded | Strong grower, often re-flowers. |
| Deep Black | Intermediate Bearded | Strong grower. |
| Golden Zebra | Standard Dwarf Bearded | Wrong name! variegata type. Late Flowering |
| Helen Proctor | Standard Dwarf Bearded | Black Flowers |
| Icicle | Standard Dwarf Bearded | White with a hint of blue. Raised here. |
| Jasper Gem | Standard Dwarf Bearded | Unusual colour, needs regular splitting. |
| Lady in Red | Standard Dwarf Bearded | Velvety Red |
| Nut Ruffles | Standard Dwarf Bearded | Dark Red |
| Pastel Ballet | Standard Dwarf Bearded | |
| Pink Blink | Miniature Dwarf Bearded | |
| Puddy Tat | Standard Dwarf Bearded | Well known and popular |
| Sleepy Time | Miniature Dwarf Bearded | Usually the first bearded to flower. |
| Snow Tree | Standard Dwarf Bearded | Strong grower but rots if too wet. |
| Tiny Titan | Standard Dwarf Bearded | Orange! |
| variegata var reginae | Species | Small for the species, stunning blue white fl. |
| Zipper | Miniature Dwarf Bearded | Very small. |
