Garden Visits to the National Collection begin in 2015. We are pleased to welcome a number of keen gardeners and gardening societies to some of our special garden openings. These have proved to be very popular, and work well either […]
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New Introductions for 2015
Over the last twelve months we have introduced five new Bearded Irises. These new additions include: Classic Collection Charnwood Delight Givendale Jessica Rosalind Contemporary Collection Jean Wall Tisha These are available via our online shop or by calling +44(0)7789 670 […]
Read ArticleOpen Gardens at Marshgate, June 2015
Please note that on 6th/7th June 2015 , the gardens in Marshgate, North Walsham, Norfolk are open for one weekend when our irises are at their best. This is a great opportunity to see an outstanding collection of British Tall […]
Read ArticleDoddington Iris Day, 4th June 2015
The English Iris Company is delighted to be involved with Doddington Hall Bearded Iris Week from 31st May to 7th June 2015. Visit the new Display Bed that features a collection of Bearded Irises raised by Bryan Dodsworth, the most celebrated […]
Read ArticleChelsea Flower Show 2015
We exhibited again at RHS Chelsea Flower Show on Suzie Marsh’s Sculpture Stand (PW 29). Suzie was awarded a Three Star Exhibitors Award. There were over fifty of our irises in flower: William of Orange Red Pike Charnwood Delight The irises […]
Read ArticleBritish Iris Society Annual Summer Show
We exhibit our Award Winning Bearded Irises at the British Iris Society Summer Show on 31st May 2015. The venue for the event is RHS Hyde Hall . We have a regular stream of enthusiastic visitors all day enjoying exciting displays of […]
Read ArticleSuffolk Show 27th/28th May 2015
We exhibit our Bearded Irises at The Suffolk Show for the first time in the Floral marquee. This was an ideal opportunity to showcase British Bearded Irises in our own back yard. Our display had two essential components: A stunning […]
Read ArticleRadio Lincolnshire Interview
Learn about Bearded Irises on Radio Lincolnshire. An entertaining record of the lively interview with Simon Dodsworth just prior to the launch of Doddington Iris Week. Discussion ranges from the derivation of the term ‘iris’ to its practical uses as […]
Read ArticleNational Collection Status – Preliminary Application
The English Iris Company makes a preliminary application to Plant Heritage in December 2014 to create a National Collection of British Bearded Irises. This is the first part of a two-stage process. The second stage involves a full justification for […]
Read ArticleLocal Press and TV Coverage
Good local press and media in 2014 raised our profile locally. A two-page article in the Eastern Daily Press ‘When Iris Eyes are smiling’, a centre page spread in the North Norfolk News and excellent coverage on BBC TV all […]
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