*Please note that if you order large items (eg Patio, Standard or Weeping Roses, Fruit Trees) you must specify a street address for the delivery address. No signs of slugs yet but I'm sure they're not far away. But however, where I am may be lost.” im hoping I'll get some iris flowers yet. Slugs and snails are a particular problem, particularly in the wet weather we've been having lately. The exception to this guarantee is discounted, end of season stock which is sold on an ‘as is’ basis. Delivery times may be extended during peak periods (typically following the release of the latest catalogue), extended public holidays, if extreme weather conditions are not suitable for live plant transport or as detailed in the product description.Establish which coloured region you live in and then consider the varieties listed as typically suited to that area. For slugs i have copper tape around all pots and also have beer traps for them too, if there going to go i make them die happy lol!Possibly birds ate the flowers - or slugs.i planted up lots of iris reticulatta bulbs last autumn but one flowered two weeks ago. A At Garden Express you can make a purchase with confidence. Part of the joy of gardening can be experimenting and nothing is more pleasing that achieving success with a plant that is not usually seen in your area. surely they should be all out by now?Ah, I see buds! Unless I'm looking at dwarf narcissi coming up from below the iris. I'm not sure what their ideal conditions are, but I … Maybe they think it will make them more brightly coloured when they are in the breeding season - especially the blue, great and coal tits who seem to especially like the purple flowers! The Australian Climate Guide map is intended as a guide only as climatic conditions vary between specific locations. Generally this stock is sound but should be planted as soon as possible and may not perform as well as normal in season products.Delivery is normally via Australia Post with larger orders delivered via StarTrack Express* courier. The foliage of slender, grass like, gray-green leaves typically rises to the same level as the flower, but elongates after flowering, before disappearing by late spring as the plant goes dormant. It's easy to spot the damage they cause; they particularly like feeding on the fresh tips of iris leaves, although damage can also be found lower down.The birds seem to love the purple petals of many flowers, especially reticulata and polyanthus! Blooming in late winter to early spring, the bulbs quickly produce offsets that multiply into generous drifts of color. If possible, lift the whole mass out whole, but if you are unable to do this, carefully break the clump into smaller parts and lift these out. Orders (except Pre-orders) are normally despatched within 7-14 working days from the time of ordering during busy periods. Classified as ‘Dwarf Iris’, Iris reticulata are a fragrant dwarf species of Spring flowering Iris. As Monty said last year, they're like jewels. Iris Reticulata and Iris Histrioides are a dwarf wild iris species that bloom in the spring season. Harmony reticulated iris is a dwarf or "miniature" plant and one of the earliest bloomers in spring. Where ‘Free Delivery’ vouchers apply to an order, details of the voucher should be entered in the “Your message to us” field. At the moment i just ahve a couple of snow drops flowering but i have shoots from Iris, Crocus, and daffodils so hopefully with a bit of nice weather they will also be flowering soon Hurrah! Mine are at their peak right now - purple and the blue Kathryn Hodgkin - been in flower for about a fortnight. Orders containing products from two different seasons (eg Rose or spring bulb pre-orders) that require separate deliveries will incur two delivery charges at the relevant rates (unless a free freight offer applies).