Iris ‘Frost and Flame’ (bearded iris) was £9.99 now £7.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: well-drained, moderately fertile soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May and June Other features: all parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested Hardiness: fully hardy Pure white falls, each with a vibrant orange beard that acts as a dazzling contrast, form elegant early summer flowers. Perfect towards the front of a sunny, well-drained border, this is a popular, early flowering variety, with attractive fans of sword-shaped foliage. Garden Care: Plant shallowly with the upper part of the rhizome sitting on the surface of the soil, incorporating a low nitrogen fertiliser in the planting hole. After planting remove the upper-most third of the leaves to protect against wind-rock. In exposed areas stake with bamboo canes in early spring. Divide and replant about every three years.

Iris ‘Superstition’ (bearded iris) was £9.99 now £7.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April to May Hardiness: fully hardy A stunning, bearded iris with dusky, purple-black flowers from April to May and grey-green, sword-like leaves. It looks fabulous planted in drifts in a well-d rained, sunny border, as a complement to other blue and purple flowers, or to provide a dramatic accent among paler flowers. Plant towards the middle of the border to fully appreciate the colour. Garden Care: Plant shallowly with the upper part of the rhizome sitting on the surface of the soil, incorporating a low nitrogen fertiliser in the planting hole. After planting remove the upper-most third of the leaves to protect against wind-rock. In exposed areas stake with bamboo canes in early spring. Divide and replant about every three years.

Iris ‘Supreme Sultan’ (tall bearded iris) was £9.99 now £7.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, moderately fertile, neutral to acidic soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May and June Flower colour: gold and mahogany Other features: all parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested Hardiness: fully hardy A sultry iris with gold and mahogany flowers that are held on tall, ramrod-stiff stems. A magnificent bearded iris that looks superb planted with rust and chocolate coloured flowers. Great for planting in bold groups in full sun and well-drained soil. Like all irises, it is worth preparing the soil before planting by adding plenty of well rotted manure or good garden compost to provide nitrogen and other nutrients. Garden Care: Plant shallowly with the upper part of the rhizome sitting on the surface of the soil, incorporating a low nitrogen fertiliser in the planting hole. After planting remove the upper-most third of the leaves to protect against wind-rock. In exposed areas stake with bamboo canes in early spring. Divide and replant about every three years.

Iris ‘Perry’s Blue’ (Siberian iris) was £9.99 now £7.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: well-drained, moderately fertile, neutral to slightly acidic soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May and June Hardiness: fully hardy Ravishing, sky blue flowers with white markings in May and June and slender, grey-green, strap-shaped leaves. This lovely Sibirian iris is perfect for planting at a sunny waterside on well-drained, neutral to slightly acid soil. Ideal for providing all-year vertical interest and looks stunning planted in bold clumps. Garden care: Plant shallowly with the upper part of the rhizome sitting on the surface of the soil, incorporating a low nitrogen fertiliser in the planting hole. After planting remove the upper-most third of the leaves to minimise the incidence of wind-rock. In exposed areas stake with bamboo canes in early spring.

Iris ‘Dutch Chocolate’ (bearded iris) was £9.99 now £7.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May and June Hardiness: fully hardy An unusual new introduction with rich brown, fragrant, ruffled blooms in May an d June. It not only looks great, but actually flowers for longer – sometimes up to four weeks – often with repeat performance in the autumn if the weather is hot and dry. Lovely in drifts in a sunny border. Garden Care: Plant shallowly with the upper part of the rhizome sitting on the surface of the soil, incorporating a low nitrogen fertiliser in the planting hole. After planting remove the upper-most third of the leaves to protect against wind-rock. In exposed areas stake with bamboo canes in early spring. Divide and replant about every three years.

Iris ‘Ever After’ (bearded iris) was £9.99 now £7.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, moderately fertile, neutral to acidic soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May and June Flower colour: plum Other features: all parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested Hardiness: fully hardy Mulberry-coloured petals, which become paler towards the base and have softly ruffled edges, offer a vibrant contrast to the bright orange beards. These lightly scented flowers, will add bold colour to the border in late spring and early summer, and look wonderful when mixed with paler pinks, as well as all shades of blue and purple. Like all irises, it is worth preparing the soil before planting by adding plenty of well rotted manure or good garden compost to provide nitrogen and other nutrients. Garden Care: Plant shallowly with the upper part of the rhizome sitting on the surface of the soil, incorporating a low nitrogen fertiliser in the planting hole. After planting remove the upper-most third of the leaves to protect against wind-rock. In exposed areas stake with bamboo canes in early spring. Divide and replant about every three years.

Iris ‘Magical Encounter’ (bearded iris) was £9.99 now £7.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, moderately fertile, neutral to acidic soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May and June Flower colour: pale pink with an apricot flush Other features: all parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested Hardiness: fully hardy Apricot-pink flowers with salmon-pink beards appear on the tall branching stems from late spring. A soft and unusual tone, the flowers will mix easily with a range of colours including browns, maroons, and nearly all the pastel shades. When not in flower the fans of sword-shaped foliage will offer vertical movement and structure to the border right up until mid- to late-autumn. Like all irises, it is worth preparing the soil before planting by adding plenty of well rotted manure or good garden compost to provide nitrogen and other nutrients. Garden Care: Plant shallowly with the upper part of the rhizome sitting on the surface of the soil, incorporating a low nitrogen fertiliser in the planting hole. After planting remove the upper-most third of the leaves to protect against wind-rock. In exposed areas stake with bamboo canes in early spring. Divide and replant about every three years.

Iris ‘Buckwheat’ (bearded iris) was £9.99 now £7.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, moderately fertile, neutral to acidic soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May and June Flower colour: yellow Other features: all parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested Hardiness: fully hardy The pale lemon standards, sitting on top of the deeper yellow falls, which are infused with a green flush and have a web of brown veining around the beard, make this an exceptionally beautiful addition to the herbaceous border. The first flowers appear in late spring or early summer, and there is usually a second flush again from early autumn. Tolerant of coastal conditions, and resistant to both rabbits and deer, this tall bearded iris will grow in most soils as long as it gets plenty of sun. Like all irises, it is worth preparing the soil before planting by adding plenty of well rotted manure or good garden compost to provide nitrogen and other nutrients. Garden Care: Plant shallowly with the upper part of the rhizome sitting on the surface of the soil, incorporating a low nitrogen fertiliser in the planting hole. After planting remove the upper-most third of the leaves to protect against wind-rock. In exposed areas stake with bamboo canes in early spring. Divide and replant about every three years.