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Vintage or historic irises
At Sunshine Iris Nursery we recognise vintage or historic irises as those that were bred 30 or more years ago. But why would you choose a vintage iris over a...
Vintage or historic irises
At Sunshine Iris Nursery we recognise vintage or historic irises as those that were bred 30 or more years ago. But why would you choose a vintage iris over a...
Different types of iris
At Sunshine Iris Nursery we sell bearded iris but there is sometimes confusion about other types of irises grown. Here is a diagram of different types of irises from...
Different types of iris
At Sunshine Iris Nursery we sell bearded iris but there is sometimes confusion about other types of irises grown. Here is a diagram of different types of irises from...
Keeping your irises happy over the summer
Summer seems to be really heating up over these last few weeks, with more to follow for us here at Sunshine Iris Nursery. To ensure our irises are not too...
Keeping your irises happy over the summer
Summer seems to be really heating up over these last few weeks, with more to follow for us here at Sunshine Iris Nursery. To ensure our irises are not too...
Why grow median and dwarf irises?
Medians are less prone to wind damage and are easier to display in vases. They will provide a spring feature amongst shrubs and mixed perennial gardens. Dwarf irises are excellent...
Why grow median and dwarf irises?
Medians are less prone to wind damage and are easier to display in vases. They will provide a spring feature amongst shrubs and mixed perennial gardens. Dwarf irises are excellent...
Life cycle of an iris plant – or why we don’t p...
Like all plants, irises grow and change throughout their life cycle. In an attempt to explain an iris life cycle, I will hopefully shed some light on why you have...
Life cycle of an iris plant – or why we don’t p...
Like all plants, irises grow and change throughout their life cycle. In an attempt to explain an iris life cycle, I will hopefully shed some light on why you have...
Iris as cut flowers
Whilst we love the look of our iris in the garden, they make spectacular cut flowers in a vase inside and keep for up to 2 weeks. Here a few...
Iris as cut flowers
Whilst we love the look of our iris in the garden, they make spectacular cut flowers in a vase inside and keep for up to 2 weeks. Here a few...