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The Louisiana Iris is well adapted to our tropical Queensland climate. They originated in the bayous of Louisiana in southern USA, where hot, wet conditions predominate. They can be grown in ordinary garden situations or alongside dams and even in ponds. The colour range is large with just about every shade of pink, yellow, blue, white, red and purple you could imagine. Their heights range from 35cm to 180cm. Flowering season in Queensland is from early September to mid November. Plants are evergreen. Overall a superb plant for every garden.
CULTURE: Plant rhizome about 5cm below the surface into a rich, well composted soil mixture. They prefer an acid soil and sulphur may be added to this effect. Allow plenty of room as most varieties are vigorous. We suggest lifting and separating your clump every 3 years in late Autumn or early Winter. They need to be fertilised regularly. Osmacote, Garden Master or a well composted animal manure (except chicken)will suffice. We use and recommend Sheep Manure. Keep well mulched, and remember to water well. Don’t forget - they will not tolerate lime!
| IMAGE |
CULTIVAR
NAME |
PRICE |
CODE
DETAILS |
DESCRIPTION |
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ACACIA RHUMBA |
$12 |
70 cm. E. |
Ruffled soft lemon falls with a fine serrated edge.
The falls are a darker lemon with apple green style arms. |
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BOUT MIDNIGHT |
$15 |
90 cm. M. |
Black purple with a plush overlay. Extremely popular.
The darkest yet! Limited supply. |
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BUSHFIRE MOON |
$15 |
75 cm EM |
Ruffled orange yellow with fine green line signals.
One of the first to bloom. |
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CAMMERAY |
$12 |
90 cm. M. |
Super quality ruffled mid blue. An unusual blue that
is a standout in the garden. |
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CEST SI BON |
$15 |
85 cm. E. |
Blue violet with a white ray pattern and petal edge.
Very popular. Vigorous grower. Limited supply. |
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CHARLOTTES TUTU |
$15 |
95 cm. EM. |
Very ruffled cerise pink with lime green line signals. |
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CYCLAMINT |
$12 |
90 cm. M. |
Ruffled cyclamen purple self with a minty green heart.
Vigorous grower that puts on a great show. |
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DURAL DREAMTIME |
$12 |
110 cm. M. |
Heavily ruffled cool cream with deeper green gold
veining. (Jazz Ballet x Dural White Butterfly) |
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EVEN HANDED |
$12 |
90 cm. M. |
Large smooth milky violet with small green spear
signals. |
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FOR DAD |
$15 |
100 cm. M. |
Bright yellow self with darker gold veining. Very
vigorous and can rebloom in Autumn. |
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GARNET STORM DANCER |
$15 |
75 cm. ML. |
Rich and luscious black plum purple with the thickest
velvety texture even seen. Very ruffled. Show quality. |
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GETAWAY |
$12 |
120 cm. ML. |
Ruffled dark purple self with yellow signals. Very
vigorous with excellent garden habits. From Bout Midnight. |
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GOOD DOCTOR |
$12 |
100 cm. E. |
Very large white with a distinct green brown veining.
Green signals and style arms. |
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GULF SHORES |
$12 |
70cm. M. |
Dark blue. Vigorous. |
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HEATHER PRYOR |
$12 |
130 cm. ML. |
Standards are soft cream lightly flushed with pink
and the falls are a deep rose. Huge, round and ruffled. |
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HUSH MONEY |
$15 |
90cm. M |
Photo courtesy of Barry Blyth |
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JAZZ HOT |
$12 |
95cm.ML. |
Smokey red self edged with white. The style arms
are green that end in a deep red tip. |
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JERI |
$12 |
95 cm. EML. |
Velvety dark grape violet with a small yellow line
signal. Very vigorous and extremely popular. |
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KING LOUIS |
$15 |
60cm. EE | Photo courtesy of Barry Blyth |
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LAND OF COTTON |
$15 |
95cm. ML | Photo courtesy of Barry Blyth |
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LOST FOR WORDS |
$15 |
85cm. EM | Photo courtesy of Barry Blyth |
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LOVE ME DO |
$15 |
80cm. ML | Photo courtesy of Barry Blyth |
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LULIN |
$15 |
75cm. L | Photo courtesy of Barry Blyth |
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MAISON DE VILLE
SORRY TEMPORARILY SOLD OUT |
$15 |
75cm. L | Photo courtesy of Barry Blyth |
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MERCI BEAUCOUP |
$12 |
85 cm. M. |
Ultra smooth metallic plum with a yellow line signal.
Huge blooms. Good grower. |
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MISCHIEF MAKER |
$15 |
80cm. EM | Photo courtesy of Barry Blyth |
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SEA LORD |
$15 |
90 cm. L. |
Rich royal blue with bright yellow signals. Ruffled. |
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SOFT HEARTED |
$15 |
90cm. ML | Photo courtesy of Barry Blyth |
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TOTALLY WILD |
$15 |
100cm. ML | Photo courtesy of Barry Blyth |
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WAIHI WEDDING |
$15 |
115cm. ML | Photo courtesy of Barry Blyth |
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WHITE UMBRELLA |
$15 |
130 cm. ML. |
Large white blooms with green gold veining. Very
wide, full and lightly ruffled. Tall and well branched. |