In A Vase On Monday – Purple With Fragrance
Every Monday Cathy at Rambling In The Garden invites us to share a vase with materials selected from our gardens.
I didn’t have a plan for today but the irises called out once again. They are having a stellar year. The earliest-blooming irises flowered at the end of March and, in the weeks since there has been a steady succession of irises.
An abundant armful of Iris ‘Helen Collingwood’ stuffed tightly into a large, heavy glass vessel reflects this particular flower’s vigorous, bountiful nature in the garden.
This is a large display, 20-inches tall by 17-inches across.
In A Vase On Monday – Purple With Fragrance
I. ‘Helen Collingwood’ is distinctively scented (meaning I can smell it easily and it smells nice). It may be difficult to tell from the photographs, but the standards are very pale lavender. The falls are violet-purple.
Iris ‘Helen Collingwood’
Iris Siberica ‘Concord Crush’ gets much less real estate in the borders, but in its second year it’s making an impact as well. It seemed natural to tuck in a few right out front.
Iris Siberica ‘Concord Crush’
Iris Siberica ‘Concord Crush’
Materials
Flowers
Iris ‘Helen Collingwood’
Iris Siberica ‘Concord Crush’
Foliage
None
Container
Glass Vase, 12” tall by 7″ wide
I’m way behind reading and commenting but I hope to catch up soon. I appreciate hearing from you and look forward to virtual visits to your own gardens again.
Thanks to Cathy at Rambling In The Garden for hosting each week. Visit her blog to see her vase and check out those of other gardeners from around the world.
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‘Tis the Iris season, and it’s a beautiful one.
Yes, it’s a standout year for irises, Judy. It’s been amazing.
Your irises have been bountiful. I had two.
Hope those two made you happy! I’ve been amazed at how well the irises did this year.
‘An abundant armful’ of irises is yet a dream for me. I love irises and have started a collection, but I think I am a few years away from armfuls of scented irises.
Glorious!
That is a beauty. I like Siberian irises more than bearded, but Helen is very pretty and delicate. Your lovely photos do her justice too! Have a good week Susie. 😃
Thanks Cathy. I adore Siberian irises too. This ‘Concord Crush’ is interesting but almost too fancy for Siberian.
Nothing better for the eye and nose than fistfuls of iris!
I’ve never seen the irises be so plentiful. They didn’t last long in the vase but were nice for a time.
The Iris are beautiful singly and together. They play well as a combination.
Thanks Kris. Neither iris lasted very long in the vase this week but I’ve enjoyed irises so much this spring.
Wow. That is a showstopper by the armload. Simplicity in Purple. I really love that Siberian.
Thank you. Don’t think I’ve ever had such a crop of irises as this year. That Siberian iris is nearly over the top. I love it, then I’m not sure!
I think you have had a banner year for Iris. I love that Siberian, too cool.
Blessed abundance! ❤
Eliza, it’s surprising to have so many irises this year. I seriously need to edit them, but oh, it’s so hard!
Pure purple magic! Thanks so much for sharing. Happy IVOM. 🙂
Thank you Beth! It’s been a great year for irises.
I love your combination of the two types of irises–they are quite exciting together. I can only wait for the day I can cut an armful, especially since I’ve always been especially stingy about cutting irises from the garden beds. Are yours in a dedicated cut flower area, or simply cut from the borders?
Amy, the irises are in various parts of the borders. I often regret not having just a set-aside spot as they don’t look great after blooming.
Iris were so much simpler when I was unaware of all the many popular species. I thought that I knew Siberian iris, but now find that it is so much more variable than I thought it was.
This almost looks too fancy for Siberian. I can’t decide.
That is sort of what I thought, but I do not know. I think that Siberian iris should be simpler and more elegant than flashier bearded iris.