Collection Details

Iris (Bearded irises 19th & early 20th century diploid cultivars) NEW


Historic collection

Andrew King

Somerset

Description

The collection focuses on cultivars from the United Kingdom, France and Belgium including cultivars bred by John Salter, Jean-Nicolas Lémon, Barr & Co, Reuthe, Ware, WR Buster and Parker, Millet et Fils, Verdier & van Houte but with representative examples of German and USA origin, housed in owners private garden.

Contact

Andrew King

Address

42 Silver Street

Midsomer Norton

Radstock

Somerset

BA3 2EY

E-mail

kingandrew@talk21.com

Statistics

1 species
54 cultivars
29 taxa

Best time to view

Late May.

Opening Times

By arrangement, and once a year under the National Garden Scheme, which may coincide with Iris flowering – Refer to NGS website.

Directions

Limited street parking except for NGS open days.

  • Disabled access
  • Light Refreshments
  • NGS
  • Parking
  • Plant sales
  • Talks
Iris 'Ignacite' & I. 'Fabian'
© Andrew King

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