Iris unguicularis Francis Wolseley Malaysia poppy-like flowers

poppy-like flowers

creamy-white flowers with a darker yellow central pattern

we shared Colocasia 'Nancy's Revenge' with John in the hope he could create a non-running improved version and

for an amazingly long floral show

the upper stalks are adorned with candy corn-like tubular flowers of bright orange

Iris unguicularis Francis Wolseley Malaysia poppy-like flowersThis splendid selection of winter flowering iris comes from our friend John Elsley, who got this from plantswoman extraordinaire Beth Chatto, who reportedly got it from Francis Wolseley's UK garden. In our trials, Iris unguicularis 'Francis Wolseley' has been a vigorous grower, topped from fall through March (NC) with an abundance of medium lavender flowers, each highlighted by a central tuxedo pattern of white with small purple flecks and a central