Last year, toward the end of summer, the Mister came home with a bundle of rhizomes from a friend's backyard and stuck them in the ground, knowing nothing about their color or size. Infact, all that was left were the gnarled, dirt-encrusted root divisions that needed new homes. Well, after they were buried we all promptly forgot about them. Until yesterday, when I saw this.
And this. What lovliness!
It's so wonderful to find surprises. This makes me smile.
Posted by: Natalie | May 20, 2008 at 03:00 PM
Ooooooooooh my!
Posted by: Diane | May 20, 2008 at 06:30 PM
Beautiful! I love these old fashioned lovelies.
Posted by: Bridgette | May 20, 2008 at 07:27 PM
What a glorious surprise!
Posted by: Amy | May 20, 2008 at 08:24 PM
Oh, those are just gorgeous! I have never had irises before but I want to at some point.
Posted by: Barbara H. | May 20, 2008 at 08:29 PM
They are pretty surprise! Super easy to grow, but you have to divide them every 3 years. I need to do that to mine in the fall. There's a post up, but a few down on my blog right now.
Posted by: Dianne | May 20, 2008 at 08:41 PM
Gorgeous! Like finding hidden treasure, isn't it?
Posted by: Terri Pollhein | May 21, 2008 at 03:07 AM
Aren't they beautiful:-)
Posted by: Suzanne | May 21, 2008 at 04:07 AM
That's Awesome!!
Posted by: DeeJay | May 21, 2008 at 06:30 AM
I love irises, and the colors of these are especially pretty. I seem to remember there are iris fields in your area. Someday, I would like to visit them. It must smell so amazing when they are in bloom.
Lovely photos Vicki!
Posted by: Mrs.Staggs | May 21, 2008 at 10:14 AM
It's hard to believe that something so lovely can come from a ugly old bulb, just beautiful.
Posted by: mylizziejane | May 21, 2008 at 11:34 AM
I love my iris flowers. I have so many of them all over and most are purple. They were some my friend had cleared from her yard. I wish I had some yellows but your pink is incredible!
Posted by: Nanette | May 21, 2008 at 01:20 PM
What a great surprise. I've seen a fair amount of purple ones but that last picture looks blue! I love blue. How wonderful, indeed.
Posted by: Gina | May 21, 2008 at 01:54 PM
Oh! They are so lovely!
Posted by: mare | May 21, 2008 at 04:56 PM
A beautiful, beautiful spring surprise. Lovely.
Posted by: Alice | May 21, 2008 at 08:49 PM
Oh my!
Wonderful irises! Great photos!
Warm regards,
Gabriela
Posted by: Gabriela Delworth | May 22, 2008 at 05:48 AM
They're beautiful! What a lovely surprise.
Posted by: Laura | May 22, 2008 at 06:58 AM
Inspirational! Now I want to sew a little girl's party dress!
Posted by: Judy | May 22, 2008 at 09:01 AM
Wonderful! What a nice surprise!
I mentioned your etsy shop on my blog about etsy today--I hope it helps friends discover your work!
Anyone with an etsy shop (or without!) is welcome to drop by and give themselves a plug!
Enjoy your pretty irises!
Becky
Posted by: Wonders Never Cease | May 22, 2008 at 09:36 AM
What fabulous Iris's. I love them and would let them take over my yard if the dog and hubby and kids didn't have a fondness for being able to play in the grass
:-)
Posted by: Angie | May 29, 2008 at 09:31 AM
What beautiful irises! I really enjoy your blog -- so pretty and refreshing!
Just a word: now that you know which irises are what color, you should consider dividing them. If you don't they will turn purple eventually -- that is, unless you want all-purple beds. I know it sounds crazy, but it really happens. Ask the old gardeners.
Blessings!
Posted by: Janera | May 31, 2008 at 02:47 PM
thank you so much for sharing!!!
Posted by: Nancy | June 20, 2008 at 02:48 PM