Finding MTB's

Iris 'Katherine Hodkin' which is a reticulata


We plan to hold a National Collection of MTB's, the first we think, and according to records we're right. There are just over 30 in the 08/09 RHS plant finder so that means about 27 minimum in the collection and 3 of each rhizome.

I have located them in the UK by luck more than anything. And furnished with the warnings of the growers that "they don't sell" I am buying as many as I can!

Once we have them I will post pictures of each one included. but for now here's my first sprouting Iris of the season (above)

Starting up

Bearded and Blousey is a pseudonym for our new business. We are plotting the propagation, nurture and love of many many Iris and other rooted rhizomes. It's a business name, a tag holder, a way of referring to ourselves without yet confirming that's how will be know to the world at large.

Finding the starter stock now that a challenge! as is dealing with some of the nursery owners.