Iris in the Gardens at Waters East
The following photos show some of the Iris that bloom in different gardens here at the lake. There are Dwarf Iris, Miniature Iris, German Bearded Iris, and Siberian Iris. Included are close up shots which were recently requested by some readers of this Blog. The blooms are so short lived, but oh so beautiful. The last of the Iris finished blooming this weekend, so here is a review of the 2011 season.
Enjoy
Early Royal Dwarf Iris
blooms mid April
Miniature Iris
blooms mid May
Bearded Iris
"Salmon"
blooms June
"Salmon"
closeup
Bearded Iris
"Laurie H."
Bearded Iris
"Texas Barbie"
Reference Note: For a complete list of the ten (10) Principles of Design plus the special “Golden Principle of Design” used throughout Gardens at Waters East, check out the archive postings for November 14 – 24, 2010 and May 2, 2011.
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Beautiful colours, perfect Iris, great photos as always
ReplyDeleteCharles
Hi these are really amazing. I read in your comment in Autumn Belle's that you bred lilies. Breeding is such a wonderful hobby which i would also like to do, if only i am living in my own place and not in some hi-rise near work.
ReplyDeleteAll these ireses are beautiful in their own way. Since I am Russian, Siberian iris is my favorite. I remember it growing wild near my Grandma's house in the Russian Far East.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pictures!
So many many different Irises, all so beautiful. We don't have these lovely flowers in my part of the world. I had expected the bearded Iris to have some kind of a beard, but I don't think I can see any!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful irises! Thanks for the comment on Queen of the Prairie. If you have plenty of space for it, it is a beautiful plant. Enjoy your blog, great pictures!
ReplyDeleteI adore iris and yours are so lovely. The Bearded Iris 'Salmon' against the blue sky is especially stunning!
ReplyDeleteThese irises are lovely. I've never seen a salmon coloured and bearded too. Ooh, I eagerly awaiting your daylilies to bloom!
ReplyDeletenice irises you've got there jack. your place is wonderful. thanks for taking time to visit my blog. happy gardening!
ReplyDeleteYou really have an eye for color! Looking forward to following your blog. I'm headed to the lake next month for fresh Michigan peaches. Love the lake and dunes. -Mario
ReplyDeleteI havent planned on iris...yet...but your garden inspires me! I want low maintenance irises.. :) I grew up (summers) at the beach in Lousiana (texas border) with wild Lousiana purple and yellow iris and wild white hibiscus...all blooming in the bayous....stunning!
ReplyDeleteHey Jack,
ReplyDeletethanks a lot for the hint for translater tab, have never thought about. my english isnt that good, too, so please forgive mistakes. i love to read about gardens all over the world too and i am a bit proud youve found mine. so lets stay in touch.
Ina
Hi Jack,
ReplyDeleteI love irises and yours are just beautiful! Always great pictures and a great blog!
Jack, what a collection, the pan of landscape with bearded iris salmon is my favorite, nice image!
ReplyDeleteLula
Yes, what a wonderful collection, almost get envious, don't have that many bearded irises.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the collection of Iris. The first one is one the first bulbs out in our gardens here (very early). It also comes in a red/pink flower.
ReplyDeleteYour photographs are so beautiful. I love irises, but I do not have as many as you have. You asked before about Sustainable Living, and if it is a part of my daily life, and yes, here in Sweden we are all affected by it, less or more. I have a lot to learn about it but we are trying to recover and recycle as much as possible.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day. / Hans