They offer attractive foliage and graceful flowers, and are easy and undemanding plants to grow. We continue to use traditional techniques in our growing fields - all plants sent to customers are dug by hand and carefully inspected before despatch. Our nursery is inspected twice a year by the Ministry of Agriculture. Please come and visit - the iris fields are open during our normal hours at bloom time, although we do recommend that you telephone first before travelling a long distance in order to check how much bloom is to be seen. We once again have broad grass paths between the beds to make viewing the irises a more comfortable experience, and all the tall bearded irises are grouped together, the intermediates together, and the dwarfs together, so that direct comparison of similar varieties will be easier for visitors.
Bearded irises are easy to grow.
They are also tolerant of strong alkalinity and mild acidity. We send a four page leaflet giving detailed cultural information with each order. The more sun they get, the better they will grow and flower. Give good drainage. Bad drainage leads to rot.