and there are irises available for anyone who just can't wait until summer for flowers. One of the best of the early blooming iris options is the stunning Dutch iris (Iris x hollandica).

Overcrowded iris plants often fail to bloom. If this is the case, try dividing the irises this coming summer. Keep in mind that recently divided and transplanted irises may not flower for a year ...

The Bearded Iris is a perennial, meaning they come back each year. They come in lots of different colours and look majestic in a sunny bed or border. The Bearded Iris should be planted in a sunny spot ...

Irises can look wonderful in early summer, with masses of colourful blooms held on stout flower stalks. However, after several years the clumps will run out of steam and die off in the middle ...