This dramatic iris opened overnight, unharmed by a heavy rainstorm. At first I thought it was Iris germanica ‘Batik’ but after seeing it opened I am not sure.
At Dusk – Iris germanica (Bearded iris)
At Dusk – Iris germanica (Bearded iris)
At Dawn – Iris germanica (Bearded iris)
At Dawn – Iris germanica (Bearded iris)
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Lovely to see how it opened overnight. When they decide it is time, they just get on with it don’t they!
They do indeed Annette! The irises seem to be in a hurry this year.
I would vote for Batik. Quite a delight.
John, I divided some irises last year and I “think” I moved the Batik. Hope this is it.
Delightful! The first ones are somehow special aren’t they!
Cathy, I agree. The first ones command our attention.
My iris are little nubs…so I love seeing yours already blooming. I need to divide all my iris finally this year.
Bet your irises will shoot up quickly. I think mine were growing by inches every hour. It would have been interesting to measure them.
Stunning, that is a real beauty!
Thanks Pauline. I love its dark color before it opens.
This one’s very special Susie. I have a yellow one that looks like it will open very soon.
Thanks Christina. I hope you’ll share it. My yellow ones are usually the first to open but they are just starting to show a few buds. Not sure why they’re late this year.
I went straight outside to check if mine was open. But not quite yet.
Maybe it will be by morning.
Lovely, what impressive colours!
Thanks. I love blue/violets Anca and the patterning is nice.
It’s lovely! Sorry I can’t be of any help with the name…
Hi Alberto. Even without its name I like this iris. I do think it’s one I bought under the name batik.
Iris germanica ‘Orinoco Flow’ ?
Thanks–I see the similarity. Will have to check some more.
My iris have yet to bloom! So, no, they are not early this year; but, any day now. I need some color as the tulips are just about gone!
Gorgeous iris – very unusual color combo.
Thanks. I love iris season.
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Oh what a beauty, I love irises.
Thanks Liz. Irises are just irresistible.
A perfect name ‘Batik’. Is it a re-blooming iris?
Yes,’Batik’ is a reblooming iris, but unlike a yellow pass-along that bloomed its heart out last fall, my ‘Batik’ just has one or two flowers in fall. It may be location though that makes the difference.