Aulden Farm Siberian Iris Page
Whilst the Iris ensata need some moisture, the Siberian Iris can cope with much drier conditions once they are established. Accordingly, they are more adaptable for general garden use and make excellent border plants. The foliage is also an added benefit as it provides a vertical interest over a long period and is suited to both formal and informal settings.We are especially pleased this year to offer two new cultivars raised by the well known plantswoman, Jennifer Hewitt. 'Peter Hewitt' is remarkable in gaining the UK Dykes Medal in 2008, an award given to an outstanding iris. The other cultivar 'Stephen Wilcox' is just as good as producing flowers and brings a new colour combination to adorn your garden.
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| Iris 'Banish Misfortune' £ 5.00 Light blue standards with violet-blue falls, but dominated by a cream halo giving the flower a unique refreshing feel. AGM | no photo |
| Iris 'Blue King' £ 3.50 Collected in Japan by Barr (1902). Medium blue. | no photo |
| Iris 'Coronation Anthem' £ 4.00 Deep blue with large creamy blaze on falls |  |
| Iris 'Dark Desire' £ 3.50 Deep blue purple self with an old fashioned shape - just the thing for a period feel. | no photo |
| Iris 'Dreaming Spires' £ 4.00 Majorie Brummitt would have liked to name this iris 'Oxford', but unfortunately the name had already been registered. So Dreaming Spires was chosen instead. An oxford blue to contrast with her other cultivar 'Cambridge'. |  |
| Iris 'Dreaming Yellow' £ 4.00 An early breakthrough into yellow siberians by Currier McEwen in 1969. Flowers opening yellow and then fading to cream. | no photo |
| Iris 'Ellesmere' £ 4.00 Deep royal purple self with velvety falls. The style arms are slightly lighter. | no photo |
| Iris 'Goldkind' £ 3.50 A stiking smaller flower of the typical violet blue with prominent golden markings at the base of the falls. | no photo |
| Iris 'Mrs Rowe' £ 4.00 Bred by Perry (1916). Smaller flowers of a lavender grey. |  |
| Iris 'Mrs Saunders' £ 3.50 Perry (1912). A vigorous grower with large dark blue flowers. | no photo |
| Iris 'Peter Hewitt' £ 5.00 A dependable iris producing plentiful flowers and deserving its Dykes Medal in 2008. A combination of violet-blue against an eye catching deep gold signal. The falls are usually bounded by a gold edge. An attractive addition to any garden. |  |
| Iris 'Shirley's Choice' £ 3.50 Falls are palest yellow on opening, soon becoming white, giving a pleasing two tone effect to the plant. Ht 75cm |  |
| Iris 'Snow Prince' £ 4.00 A selected form of I. sibirica producing numerous dainty white flowers with butterscotch hafts. |  |
| Iris 'Summer Sky' £ 4.00 Pale blue falls, lighter standards and cream style arms. Ht 75cm |  |
| Iris 'Sutton Valence' £ 4.00 A taller deep violet—almost blue flower with cream signals and gold in the throat. Ht 90cm |  |
| Iris 'Vi Lhuin' £ 4.00 Deep violet purple with a pale yellow signal. |  |
| Iris 'Wall St. Blues' £ 3.50 Perhaps appropriately named for the present day! Medium blue self. | no photo |
| Iris 'Waterloo' £ 4.00 Rich grape purple. |  |
| Iris 'Wealden Butterfly' £ 5.00 With Cambridge and Flight of Butterflies as its parents, this had to be a winner and deserves its AGM 2005. Smaller light blue flowers on a taller plant and with well veined falls. Ht 120cm |  |
| Iris 'Wealden Mystery' £ 5.00 From the same cross came this stunning plant. Blue standards and style arms, falls ivory but with exquisite blue veining. Floriferous. Ht 90cm |  |
| Iris 'Wealden Skies' £ 5.00 A cross from another two beautiful siberians, Soft Blue and Summer Sky, produced this gentle iris. Softest blue standards and falls, with pure white styles arms. This will appeal to the artist in us. Ht 100cm |  |
| Iris 'Yankee Consul' £ 3.50 Blue, fading to the edge of the falls. A good grower here. |  |
| Iris 'Zakopane' £ 4.00 Deep blue purple standards and deeper blue purple falls. Lightly ruffled. |  |
Other varieties will be available in smaller numbers.
Further information can be gained from the British Iris Society website www.britishirissociety.org.uk
To Order, simply email web@auldenfarm.co.uk with a list of the plants you would like.
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