
Iris ensata ‘Electric Rays’ is a spectacular plant with dark purple-blue flowers that enjoys being in a boggy spot around a pond. Continue reading “Marginal Pond Plants: Iris ensata ‘Electric Rays’”

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Iris ensata ‘Electric Rays’ is a spectacular plant with dark purple-blue flowers that enjoys being in a boggy spot around a pond. Continue reading “Marginal Pond Plants: Iris ensata ‘Electric Rays’”

I’d wanted to visit RHS Rosemoor to see how far reality lived up the reputation of its rose garden (no complaints) and for the chance to explore other collections too: of irises, for example. The attractive purple veining and the voluptuous flower form of the one above was particularly striking. Continue reading “Iris ensata ‘Rowden Autocrat’ (Japanese Iris)”