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HAVE: Grandmother's Iris...

20 years ago

They are coming up and yet again they are taking over! How do they do that each year? They must want to make everyone of you smile over the next couple years.

I will have some clumps yet again at the Spring Swap - if you asked me for some in the past and will be there please remind me, or if you wish some let me know! I'm not sure how many I'll have, but looks like at least 3 if not as many as 5 or 6.

They are early blooming, about 12-14", deep velvety burgundy/purply/blackish - really stunning!

-Marie

Comments (12)

  • 20 years ago

    I'm here to attest to the fact that those iris are the most magical of colors! Can't wait for them to bloom again.
    (hope they multiply as well for me too, Marie!)

  • 20 years ago

    Marie, I would like some if you have enough to spare. That is one thing I didn't get any of at the swap at your housae last summer.

    I'll have to update my trade list as soon as I know what I have this season.

    Linda

  • 20 years ago

    Marie, Yes please I didn't get any last spring and would like some.

    Pauline

  • 20 years ago

    Linda and Pauline I should have some for you both!
    I think I can take one or two other folks, but that's about it this year.

    -Marie

  • 20 years ago

    I would like some too. They sound really pretty!

    Laura.

  • 20 years ago

    Laura you are in :)

    -Marie

  • 20 years ago

    Marie,
    Thank you so very much.

    Pauline

  • 20 years ago

    Marie - would you like anything in return?? I have roses you are welcome to take cuttings of..... Or some perennials or maybe a black raspberry? And of course, a great big THANK YOU!!

  • 20 years ago

    Laura, I wish I had room for more roses! I'm doing cuttings for folks of mine too. No room for a raspberry (though I wish I had) - were you at my place last summer for the swap? I don't have a lot of room left. Is there anything on my list you have that I want?

    -Marie

  • 20 years ago

    Are they they tall bearded ones?

    I find I have to divide mine just about every year. It's too much to keep up with so I'm getting rid of them this weekend, one way or another. They might not bloom this year, but I'll have the space to create the beds I want.

  • 20 years ago

    leaveswave, actually they aren't tall. They are between 12-18" tall - and the first one is about to burst already! I couldn't part with them - they bloom first and right into my Mary Queen of Scots rose making for a truly spectacular display. Have you had any luck getting Darlow's Enigma or do you want me to try for a start for you this year again?

    -Marie

  • 20 years ago

    You could do if it's not too much trouble. I have a hard time keeping straight what I'm doing in which part of the garden. Some days it is too big...

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