Beardless Irises: A Plant for Every Garden Situation
by Kevin C. Vaughn
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Pub Date May 28 2015 | Archive Date Sep 24 2015
Description
This complete guide gives all the information you need to choose, grow, and appreciate the beardless iris—from basic planting information to help beginners, to the essential hybridizing details that horticulturists need. Beardless irises are cousins of the more familiar bearded irises, but are much more variable, with plants ranging from four-inch-tall dwarfs with tiny flowers to five-foot stalks with dinner plate size flowers. In addition, beardless irises of at least one type will grow in virtually every gardening situation from dry shade to standing water in full sun. No group of perennials offers such versatility. Here, all five major groups are covered in detail: Siberian, Japanese, Pacific Coast Native, spuria, and Louisiana. The garden uses, development of the modern hybrids, and recommended cultures are given for each of the diverse groups of beardless irises. In addition, a separate chapter covers the techniques for creating your own beardless hybrids.
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| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780764349065 |
| PRICE | $29.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Janet P, Reviewer
This book looks at the major caqtegories of beardless irises with chapters on each of the major types (Siberian, Japanese, Pacific Coast, Louisiana, Spuria), as well as a chapter on species and species hybrids.
Each chapter is similar in format. There is an opening section about this group of plants in general including tips for cultivation. The next sections talk about cultivars and hybridization. Many varieties are named and described within these sections.Depending on the species there may also be information about growing iris from seed or creating your own cultivar. The final section of each chapter is a selection of the author's favorites of this group, divided into old and new cultivars and listed in alphabetical order. At the end of each chapter is a short list of reference books.
The final chapter has detailed instructions on hybridization. While this chapter is too technical for the casual gardener, the readable information here will be welcome to those who would like to try this process.
Stunning, close-up picturea of iris varieties (most named, so unnamed cultiars) are librally placed throughout the book.
For those wanting to plant or explore these lovely and unusual irises, ones that grow in most North American climates, this book is an essential.
Polly K, Reviewer
A 50 year love affair with these gorgeous flowers is evident. As a bearded iris fan I was eager to dip into a book about the beardless iris, and was not disappointed. Invaluable information as to division and care is here in abundance, along with information on lesser-known (to me anyway) species of iris, hybrids and their histories.
Leyla J, Reviewer
What a lovely book - superb photography and full of information. There have been many books written on the large bearded irises, this book looks at those lovely little irises that pop up throughout the year, very hardy and forming colourful clumps. It looks at the other irises that love water and damp places. If you are into breeding new types this book will help you to do, with suggestions and helpful hints. I really love this book.
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