planting japanese iris seeds Dinner Plate™ Japanese Iris Collection

planting japanese iris seeds Dinner Plate™ Japanese Iris CollectionThe impressive, robust plants in our new Dinner Plate Japanese Iris Collection will amaze you and everyone else who encounters themeven other gardeners who grow Japanese irises. Quite simply, our flower experts selected these special varieties because of the remarkable size of their gorgeous blooms. They reach at least 6" acrossabout the size of a small dinner plate and twice as large as typical Japanese irises. Their stems grow 36 40". While there is

The impressive, robust plants in our new Dinner Plate Japanese Iris Collection will amaze you and everyone else who encounters them—even other gardeners who grow Japanese irises. Quite simply, our flower experts selected these special varieties because of the remarkable size of their gorgeous blooms. They reach at least 6" across—about the size of a small dinner plate and twice as large as typical Japanese irises. Their stems grow 36-40". While there is no better choice for a waterside planting, these beauties also grow easily in most types of regular soil, as long as it is not allowed to dry out.
They're extremely hardy and grow and bloom decade after decade. You don't even have to give them special attention, such as protection from harsh winter weather.

Our Dinner Plate irises produce enormous, stately blooms, much bigger than standard Japanese irises. In fact, these plants are among the few perennials that not only tolerate poorly drained soil, but actually thrive in it. Plant Japanese irises en masse near a pond or stream, and then prepare to be amazed by the bevy of beautiful blooms that will emerge year after year.

Collection includes each one of the following Japanese iris varieties:

• Cheesecake: Try planting groups of this sweet treat in borders or beds. You'll be blessed with delightful, double blooms that are white with rich purple stripes and stipples. Makes a wonderful addition to cut-flower arrangements, too. This naturalizing iris will readily return each year with increased flower power.
• Blueberry Pie: You'll adore what this Japanese iris does for sun-splashed borders and garden beds. It's sure to impress visitors with its lovely layered form and vibrant colour palette in shades of purple and blue. Each bloom bears a yellow centre that really pops amid those hues. A born naturalizer that returns yearly with greater vigour.
• Jell-O: Huge flowers are nicely fragrant with vibrant purple-pink hues and dramatic white stripes. Double-petaled flowers have a classic Japanese iris appearance that creates a wonderful display whether used indoors or outdoors. A gorgeous, easy-to- grow addition to a border, bouquet or waterside planting.
• Tiramisu: Its clean white flowers are speckled and edged in pink, giving a soft yet spectacular effect to borders, cutting gardens and naturalized settings. Bring a bunch indoors to perk up the kitchen, dining room or living room décor.
• Ice Cream: Add a light and airy feel to your water garden for years to come with this big perennial. Its double blooms are azure with yellow highlights near the centre and white banding along the edges. Its delightful scent and handsome appearance make it ideal for bouquets.