Iris unguicularis Francis Wolseley Ecuador Iris japonica is notoriously lacking

Iris japonica is notoriously lacking in floral power

The floral tube is a bright clear red and the petals are bright yellow where they divide and reflex open at the throat of the floral tube

Arundo may get too large for small gardens

The muted colors of purple

In case you were wondering

Iris unguicularis Francis Wolseley Ecuador Iris japonica is notoriously lackingThis splendid selection of winter flowering iris comes from our friend John Elsley, who got this from plantswoman extraordinaire Beth Chatto, who reportedly got it from Francis Wolseley's UK garden. In our trials, Iris unguicularis 'Francis Wolseley' has been a vigorous grower, topped from fall through March (NC) with an abundance of medium lavender flowers, each highlighted by a central tuxedo pattern of white with small purple flecks and a central