Chailey Iris Garden

Open Days, Shows and Events 2022.

Firstly a big thank you to all our customers who have supported us over the last couple of years, during quite difficult times. We're all hoping that the Covid pandemic is truly behind us and we can return to normal, so here are the dates for your 2022 diary. National

Dividing & Transplanting Irises

One of the great joys of growing irises is that they reproduce new plants every year which will give you loads of new plants for your own garden as well as presents for friends and family. The best time to divide your iris plants is about 6-8 weeks after flowering.

How to plant your rhizomes

I’ve received my iris order… now what do I do ? Don’t leave the rhizomes in the box for more than a day. If you can’t plant them straight away, lay them out in the shade. They will be happy out of the ground for up to a

Iris Plant Sale

Up to 30% off many Bearded and Siberica Iris for a limited period.It's been a strange spring here in Sussex with frequent cold frosty nights and no rainfall in April. This was followed by a very cool wet May and a June that didn't know what to do! The

2021 - Garden and Nursery Open Days (11am-4pm)

National Garden Scheme (NGS): 15th, 23rd May and 5th June. Book Here for NGS Open Days Tickets Bevern Trust Charity day: 22 May. ** Please note the change of date. The previous date of 16th May has been cancelled due to Covid. Private Group Days and Tours; May to September by

Spring 2021. Unusual weather and its impact on iris plants.

A few customers have written to us concerned about the lack of new growth on their iris plants this spring. Yes, it’s been absolutely horrible, very dry and cold as well as far too many hard frosts for my liking and for the iris rhizomes ! What Happens to Cold

Spring 2021 Order Dispatch

SALE ENDS 31 MARCH 2021Order now or you'll miss the April Dispatch The weather is warming up and we are getting ready to start digging and dispatching your orders placed over the last 3 months. Eddie checks the stock beds !Orders are dispatched in sequence based on the time you

The different types of Bearded Iris flowers explained.....

Bearded Iris are divided into 6 groups defined by their height and bloom period: Miniature Dwarf Bearded (MDB), Standard Dwarf Bearded (SDB), Intermediate Bearded (IB), Miniature Tall Bearded (MTB), Border Bearded (BB), Tall Bearded (TB). Miniature Dwarf Bearded (MDB) Up to 20cm in height. They are the first of the

I just can't wait!

So you have discovered a love for the wonderful beauty of the iris... and want to expand the range in your collection, but the irises you want show "Out of stock"?!? It's a seasonal thing - irises love plumping up their rhizomes in the summer sun, and putting out their

Do Bearded Iris die in your garden?

I'm a great believer in “The right plant in the right place”. Bearded Irises need as much sun as you can give them. If your garden border is shady or too damp why not consider a different variety of iris. Many Siberica and Species Iris will grow in shade, Ensata

How to choose the right iris

There are thousands of bearded irises available, and here we’ll show you what to consider when choosing the right plant for you, as well as some ideas on designing your own personal iris garden. I like to get the most out the plants in my garden so as well

Pests & Diseases

Iris are pretty pest and disease free plants. You may get pests like aphids in damp warm weather, or you may see black spots appear on the leaves. I prefer to use a single light spray of ‘Rose Clear’. This will deal with most bugs and will treat and prevent

Open Gardens - Spring 2019

We opened our spring gardens for the first and last weekends in June, in 2019. Two days were in support of the Bevern Trust - a local charity that provides accommodation for young people with complex needs when they can no longer live at home. Two days were in support

No more flowers?

“Why don’t my bearded iris flower anymore?” Is a question we are sometimes asked at Open days and Shows. This is most likely one of three things, either the plant has got overcrowded, the rhizomes are planted too deep or they aren’t getting enough sunlight. If you haven’

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