Harmony Dwarf Irises II (c) 2010 Patty Hankins
I’ve just added a new photo – Harmony Dwarf Irises II – to my Beautifulflowerpictures.com website.
For me, one of the great delights of spring flower photography is when the dwarf irises start blooming in the DC area. They are usually one of the first bulbs to bloom and they bring such a wonderful splash of bright color to gardens. Of all the dwarf irises, the Harmony Dwarf Irises (iris reticulata Harmony) are probably my favorites. I love the deep purple color, the bright yellow stripe and the wonderful shape of the upper petals.
Harmony Dwarf Irises are an early spring blooming iris. Native to the Caucuses, they are hardy in the US to zones 3 or 4 if you protect them with mulch. They grow well in beds, rock gardens and woodland gardens. The grow to about 5-6 inches tall and look wonderful with flowers such as snowdrops and early daffodils.
This photograph is available as 12 X 18″ and 20X30″ gallery-wrapped canvases. You can order Harmony Dwarf Irises II from my website and I will have it available at shows this year.