Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Some of our 2011 IRISES

Today I am featuring some of the gorgeous IRISES in our yard this spring.  Above is one named CLARENCE.  Below are more.



 AUTUMN BUGLER




HELL'S FIRE




BLATANT




HONEY GLAZED




FLOOR SHOW




I wrote this post BEFORE we went on vacation --but held it until this week to publish.  Most of the Irises shown above are now gone --and we have an entire new group.  SO---I'll have at least one more set of Irises to share soon.  They are pretty this year --both in the 'road' flowerbed and also in the big side bed.

Have a wonderful day.
Hugs,
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61 comments:

  1. eileeninmdMay 10, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Betsy, your irises are all gorgeous. The Blatant and Honey Glazed are two of my favorites. My yard is a little slower here wiht the blooms.

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  2. BethMay 10, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    O my goodness, Betsy! I thought when I saw the first pic that this was a Biltmore post, but then realized you have these gorgeous beauties in your own yard! Triple wow!
    Love the colors.

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  3. Ruth HiebertMay 10, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    The gorgeous Iris! I like their regal look,holding their heads high.Each picture is just so pretty.

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  4. NealMay 10, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    WOW.....those are gorgeous Betsy!

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  5. ValerieMay 10, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Just gorgeous! My sister loves the iris! (I think I told you that before). HArd to imagine, those are all gone already and a new crop is replacing it. I don't even have buds on mine yet!! But ... my lilacs are getting close! Have a great day Betsy!

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  6. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Your irises are beautiful!

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  7. DarlaMay 10, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    What a gorgeous show of Irises!! Love each and everyone of them.

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  8. CatherineMay 10, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Looking very pretty Betsy!

    But it makes me realize how much yard work I have to do!! :(

    xo Catherine

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  9. mamahasspokenMay 10, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    I love Irises just because they remind me so much of my mother and her garden.

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  10. diane bMay 10, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    I didn't realise there were so many different colours. I love the purple ones. It is a shame that they don't last longer.

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  11. Arkansas PattiMay 10, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    I do love Hell's Fire. Fierce name for a beautiful Iris.
    To think they put on their best show while you were getting sand in your shoes. Smart to have taken pictures. Your neighbors must really enjoy being your neighbors.

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  12. PCovi May 10, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    So pretty! I decided I need to plant some irises. I think we have mowed what we had :/
    My favorite color is peach and I see a neighbor has some ....hehe :)
    Hers is next to dark purple clematis and it is so striking!

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  13. linda mMay 10, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Betsy, the irises are absolutely beautiful!!!!

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  14. Big DudeMay 10, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Your irises look gorgeous and I really like them. For some reason, we have difficulty growing them and I always considered them and indistructable weed type plant.

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  15. ElettraMay 10, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    are really very beautiful, my irises have not yet blossomed while the tulips are beautiful with their bright colors !!!!!!!!!

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  16. Fred AltonMay 10, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Oh what beauties you and George have in your yard! Lovely. Very lovely.

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  17. SnapMay 10, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I love iris and can't grow the bearded ones here. So sad! Yours are gorgeous. Looking forward to more pix.

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  18. MadSnapperMay 10, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    until i found you and George, i thought all iris were purple, now I know they come in beautiful colors, these are all gorgeous. also learned there are thousands of waterfalls and almost that many different roses. living and learning in blogland

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  19. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    What magical shots of your beautiful irises! Hope you enjoy your holiday.

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  20. ameliaMay 10, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    We only have wild iris so looking at these with all their colours are really lovely!!

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  21. LarryMay 10, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Your iris are lovely Betsy! You are so far ahead of us... I've never seen a spring like this one... temps seldom above mid-60's and yet no frost... blossoms hang on for seemingly ever! Big garden tour for Master Gardeners this evening and so much prep to do... best get at it! Take care, Larry

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  22. RoseMay 10, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    They are all so beautiful....it would be hard to choose a favorite. I have a new iris blooming today...I took pictures but don't know when I will publish it. I sure love them all.

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  23. Out on the prairieMay 10, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    A favorite flower of my father, passed down to me.There is a purple one that is grape scented and a yellow that has a lemon scent that both make me smell them to see if they are the one.

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  24. Linda at To Behold The BeautyMay 10, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Irises have always been a favorite of mine. Too bad they don't last longer. That Autumn Bugler image is a beauty.

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  25. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsMay 10, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Gorgeous...gorgeous...gorgeous!!! Hope you enjoyed your vacation!!!

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  26. Chatty CroneMay 10, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Once again I am amazed at how talented some people are. Flowers and photography!

    My favorite is the AUTUMN BUGLER - probably because I love purple.

    Can't wait to see the next eye candy!

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  27. DianeMay 10, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Your iris's are so beautiful Betsy. Diane

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  28. floweringmamaMay 10, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Betsy, those are beautiful. Iris' are so old fashioned and I love them!

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  29. BarbaraMay 10, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    They are so gorgeous Betsy, I had some of the purple ones mixed with Tulips sent from my son for Mother's Day, just so beautiful, thanks for sharing yours, I would love to plant some. Can you save seeds from the cut ones?

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  30. Becca's DirtMay 10, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Awesome Betsy. My fav is the Blatant. Love the two tone. Those are so pretty. My intentions are to do a bed of iris.

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  31. I Am WoodyMay 10, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    On my quick trip to TN, I just missed our iris bloom:( Thankfully my good friend that checks on the house for me sent me a pic! Apparently my iris like their new home:)

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  32. Christmas-etc...May 10, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Such color!!!

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  33. Betty ManousosMay 10, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    my word, fantastic shots of a lovely flower!

    simply gorgeous!! so lovely vibrant colours!
    that is one of my favourite flowers.

    hope you're having a great day!

    hugs!

    betty xx

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  34. Brenda Kay LedfordMay 10, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Oh, Betsy, your iris photos are splendid. What beautiful flowers. I love iris and their gorgeous colors. You sure have a fantastic flower garden. I enjoyed these photos very much.

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  35. Ginny HartzlerMay 10, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    I think my favorite is the honey glazed. We have them blooming here now, but they are all either light or dark purple, I never see any other colors in town! I guess those are people's favorites.

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  36. Diane AZMay 10, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Hi Betsy, your yard looks gorgeous with all those irises! Always a treat to see what's blooming in your garden. :)

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  37. nannyMay 10, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    They are all so beautiful....I'd hate to have to pick a favorite!

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  38. RoeHMay 10, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    How my mom loved the iris'. It's one of the first spring flowers that says it all.

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  39. CarlettaMay 10, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    All are really beautiful Betsy!
    My Dad used to plant irises.
    I think my favorite one here is the Blatant. Such lovely contrasting colors, so soft and demure. :)

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  40. ConnieMay 10, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Betsy, your iris are quite lovely. It is neat to see so many different varieties. Hope your day is going well. :)

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  41. imacMay 10, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Real beauty Betsy.

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  42. GlendaMay 10, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Beautiful!!! Blatant is my favorite, but they are all prize winners!!

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  43. AnnMay 10, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    they're gorgeous. I have some that look like the ones in your first picture and some white ones. Love that hell's fire one. it so pretty. I've never seen one that color before.

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  44. Sally WesselyMay 10, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    They are absolutely beautiful. I've never seen a red iris like the one you have. I don't grow iris; perhaps, I should start. They are so stately and lovely.

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  45. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Hi Betsy and thanks for sharing your pretty irises. Each color is stunning. Hope you have enjoyed your day.

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  46. The Retired OneMay 10, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Stunning Irises, Betsy..one of my favorite flowers and I so enjoyed seeing your collection last year, too!

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  47. KarinMay 10, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    DITTO everyone's comments! And to think that the Lord just has them bloom for such a short time! They fulfill His purpose, to glorify HIM, and then they're gone for another year! Awesome!

    Hugs!

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  48. Deb from WhatsInMyAtticMay 10, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    My FIL was always so busy puttering around with his irises. Your post reminds me of his yard; they've moved on to a retirement home, but some young couple will have a beautiful back yard in which to let their little one roams. :)

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  49. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMay 10, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    I love how you keep track of all their names, Betsy! To me they would just be called "Irisis"! They were all beautiful!

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  50. Busy Bee SuzMay 10, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    SO beautiful. IT is my dream that one day I live in a climate that I can grow these in my own yard!!!!

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  51. LorenMay 10, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    What beautiful Iris' !!! My favorite is the blatant!! WOW! I haven't ever seen any like that before!

    Thank you Betsy for your prayers today for the Henrie family!

    Love you!

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  52. ShugMay 10, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Gorgeous! A beautiful iris will dress up any bouquet..This has always been one of my favorite flowers...
    thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures..
    shug

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  53. JanieMay 10, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I like "blatant" best. They're all lovely, though.

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  54. KellyMay 10, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    It looks like summer is in full swing at your place!!! I know your neighbors are very glad you're their neighbor...because they always have something beautiful to look at!! :-)

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  55. AndreaMay 10, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Oh Betsy how love those lilies are, magnified by your superb shots and the new blue background. I just realized when i opened your link in your comment that you have many blogs more. You are so busy! haha. regards.

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  56. Kay BaughmanMay 10, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Betsy,
    Your irises are gorgeous! I love spring flowers--maybe because we don't really have much of a spring here as far as flowers such as these go. But we do have wonderful migrating birds.
    I'm looking forward to seeing your next iris pictures.
    Kay

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  57. mudderbearMay 11, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    What a nice surprise. Your Iris just popped out at me. I am also amused at some of the names they have...Hell's Fire and Blatant. They are quite a bit bolder than most aren't they? I had a neighbor who had a garden of just white ones. I loved it. They looked like a wedding dress when they bloomed.

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  58. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪May 11, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    AUTUMN BUGLER: That's my favourite. When I was young purple was my favourite colour. Now I know why.

    We watch the Mississippi flooding. Are you away from the river?

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  59. SquirrelQueenMay 11, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    All of your irises are beautiful but I love Honey Glazed, what a gorgeous color. Mine started blooming last week but I only have a few varieties.

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  60. Pat - ArkansasMay 11, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Gorgeous! While I'm a committed day lily lover, I'm growing more and more fond of Iris. Love the color of Hell Fire (what a name for something so beautiful.)

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  61. KathyAMay 11, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    These are beautiful!! I think Hell's Fire and Blatant are my faves. My Dutch irises are about a week from blooming. The dwarf Siberian irises have come and gone, but may bloom again later.

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