Dwarf Irises
February 22, 2013
Dwarf irises, a hybrid reticulata called ‘Katharine Hodgkin’
Keeping company with the crocuses and snowdrops is another diminutive late winter bloom — dwarf irises. It was only last year that I first noticed this flower, a welcome addition to our gardens this time of year.
Unopened buds of dwarf iris
Dwarf iris reticulata
Taking the time to paint a flower portrait
Model for my watercolor sketch
Watercolor sketch of dwarf iris reticulata ‘Katharine Hodgkin’
February 22, 2013 at 6:08 am
Lovely! I had no idea such flowers existed – another joy we miss here on the coastal plain. I do think I spotted some rain lilies yesterday. I need to stop and do some exploring this morning on my way to work.
February 22, 2013 at 8:35 am
oh…oh…oh…
February 22, 2013 at 10:40 am
I had ordered some tiny little bulbs last fall that I planted…I have since forgotten their name…but when they just came up a few days ago…they were these tiny little Irises…only dark blue to purple….They are just little beauties!!
Your sketch of them is gorgeous!
February 22, 2013 at 4:09 pm
oh to be so tiny to walk under these, head back and dizzy with the colors!