Reticulate Iris - 2014

[mark smyth]

I must get some winogradowii and its white form this year

[mark smyth]

Frank, Katharine and Sheila - I prefer Sheila Ann

[Hans A.]

the first flower after some years from this beautiful species,
Iris pamphylica in the greenhouse

So many great pictures - but after all this is still my favourite, thanks for sharing this picture Dirk!

[FrazerHenderson]

Fairly common contirbutions but I do like Iris 'J.S. Dyt' though I have seen it spelt a few different ways

[Maggi Young]

.............. I do like Iris 'J.S. Dyt' though I have seen it spelt a few different ways

I think that spelling of Dyt is indicative of the pronounciation of the name   ( which has been said to me as  "deet" but I note that the RHS Plant Finder has it as J. S. Dijt.

[Maggi Young]

Friends of the SRGC, Jacques Amand Intl.  have won a Gold Medal at the RHS London Show  today - it's usually the Galanthophiles getting excited about this show, but the Irises are getting into the picture this year!
The Amands will be in the USA ,  attending the Philadelphia Flower Show as usual,  on 24th February

Special achievement award, achieved for display at Philadelphia Flower Show.



http://theflowershow.com/

[Maggi Young]

Bulbs Mondrian- the Amand display
"Influenced by the Dutch painter, Piet Mondrian, Jacques Amand International presents the landscape, Bulbs Mondrian, emphasizing the principles of abstraction and simplification. The sharply defined areas, created by horizontal and vertical lines of turf, give special prominence to each bed of color and bulb variety, establishing an overall balance and harmony of vision. An abstract steel sculpture by Lisa Fedon creates a visual focal point echoing Mondrian’s ideal of universal harmony. "


The Amands have exhibited at the PFS for many years, and John has judged there as well.

Small world really - British designer Andy Sturgeon was invited to  be the 'Convenor of Judges' at this years' Ellerslie Flower Show  in New Zealand - where NZAGS team won a Silver medal.
He was overseeing the judging process which allocates medals of Gold, Silver Distinction, Silver, Bronze and Merit, as well as five Supreme Awards for Design Excellence, Horticultural Excellence, Construction, Lighting and the coveted Judges’ Supreme Award. 
At the same time his team was preparing an exhibit at the Philadelphia flower show in the USA, which won several awards there.

[Cyril L]

Amazing display from Jacques Amand International.

Iris kolpakowskiana grown from my own seeds sown 2003.

[Steve Garvie]

Nice pot of this beautiful Iris Cyril!!!

[Maggi Young]

Iris kolpakowskiana grown from my own seeds sown 2003.

Interesting tall variant at the rear of the pot.

[Cyril L]

Nice pot of this beautiful Iris Cyril!!!

Steve, very distinct perfume too.

Interesting tall variant at the rear of the pot.

Grown from seeds they are variable with some having a yellow crest.

[Maggi Young]

Steve, very distinct perfume too.
Grown from seeds they are variable with some having a yellow crest.

I like to see this variation but I know others who would be cloning it out.......

[pehe]

Iris kolpakowskiana grown from my own seeds sown 2003.

Cyril, beautiful and well grown pot of kolpakowskiana!

Here is a few from my garden

Iris danfordiae BATM-357 (about a month ago)
Iris histrioides from wild collected seeds
Iris 'Dark Desire' a gift from a kind forumist.
Iris 'Sheila Ann Germaney'
Iris 'Katarine Hodgkin'

Poul

[pehe]

A few more

Iris 'George'
Iris 'Halkis'

[David Nicholson]

Lovely Poul. Just to get the name correct on your last one it is 'Katharine Hodgkin'