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Plants carry the fondest memories of the people who grew them, and this collection is incredibly close to our hearts. Gifted to us by Cynthia, our Operations Manager in loving memory of her late grandmother, who carefully nurtured them for years, we are currently building up stock with the aim of releasing named varieties in the future, but once again, this highly limited release is a lucky dip of unnamed colours.

Our Nursery Manager has allowed us to take another small amount of these precious Pacific Coast Iris for this special release!

Also known as Californian Iris, Pacific Coast Iris are the true divas of the Iris world. These low-growing hybrids show off clumps of grass-like foliage and beardless flowers in an array of amazing colours. They are possibly one of the most colourful and truly striking of all the Iris groups. But as captivating as they are, be warned: these beautiful plants are extremely tricky to multiply, which is why they are rarely offered for sale!

Cultivation & Care Secrets Originating on the Pacific Coast of America and California, these easy-to-hybridize varieties are extremely particular about how they are treated. They need extra effort in order to establish and grow well. To honor their heirloom heritage and find success in your own garden, you must follow these strict rules: • Soil & Position: A neutral to acid soil with excellent drainage is a must. They strictly prefer a dappled shade position rather than the full sun where most other Iris species thrive. • Establishment: These plants resent root disturbance. They will often take a good year to settle in and begin to flower. When they do, it is a magnificent sight to behold—the wait is definitely worth it. • Watering & Climate: Pacific Coast Iris love a wet Winter and enjoy regular Spring rains. However, once Summer arrives, they require watering only once a week at most. They will not tolerate humid weather; their root systems must be kept reasonably dry and cool during the Summer. • Potted Plants & Mulch: Mulching is an absolute must. If you are keeping your plants in pots, ensure they are kept out of sunny positions and take extra care not to overwater them.

The Golden Rule: Timing Root Disturbance

The ultimate key to success with this variety is your transplanting and repotting schedule. This can only be done when the roots are actively growing, or the plants will most likely fail. • The Safe Window: Any sort of disturbance to the roots must be done between May & July. This is just as they are emerging from dormancy and new white roots are developing. • The “Scratch” Test: Check for activity by having a gentle, careful scratch around the base of your plants. Be guided by what you find. If the roots are white, now is the time to move them. If not, it is best to reschedule. • The Risk: Division or repotting at any other time of the year is extremely risky. You run a very high chance of losing most of your precious plants.

By taking home a piece of this lucky dip, you aren’t just adding a rare collector’s plant to your garden—you are continuing a beautiful generational story.

Supplied as dormant plants.

Note: Image is a suggestion of what colours are available but is no guarantee as to what colour an individual plant is.

CAUTION Harmful if eaten

Important Reminder: While we take great care in the realistic representation of our products, many variables such as climatic conditions, natural variation or manufacturing changes may affect the precise appearance of each variety. Generally, images used are of mature specimens whilst supplied stock may be dormant or juvenile plants that will develop with time. The images are intended as a guide only.

  • Suitable for areas with part shade
  • Ideal in pots or containers
  • Grows 15-20cm wide
  • Grows to 15-40cm high
  • Spring
  • Ideal Growing Regions:
  • Cool
  • Temperate
  • Arid
  • Semi-arid
  • View growing regions on the Climate Map

Availability: OUT OF STOCK/OUT OF SEASON! Available to order from mid-April to July, unless sold out.

Original price was: $39.80.Current price is: $23.80.

Out of stock

Not for the following states due to quarantine restrictions


  • NT
  • TAS
  • WA

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Guarentee Seal - Garden Express AustraliaGUARANTEE & RETURNS:At Garden Express, we want to ensure that you have a positive purchasing experience. On the off chance your plants get stuck in the mail or haven’t arrived in the best condition, we ask that you reach out to us promptly with any concerns or issues. You can contact us via email at info@gardenexpress.com.au or by phone at 1300 606 242, Monday to Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Australian EST, contacting us through social media platforms may be less reliable, so we encourage you to use our email.Please note that it’s important to get in touch with our customer service team within 7 days of receiving your order if you have any concerns as claims regarding arrival condition after 7 days of arrival will not be recognised.Please also remember not to dispose of any items until you’ve spoken to us, as to be eligible for a replacement, credit, or refund, we may request photos or additional information for any item(s) in question.If you need to make a return, please contact our Customer Service department via email at info@gardenexpress.com.au or by phone at 1300 606 242 for authorisation before proceeding. Once again contacting us through social media platforms may be less reliable, so we encourage you to use our email or phone number for a smoother experience.It is also important to mention that discounted ‘end-of-season’ stock is sold on an ‘as is’ basis and is exempt from this guarantee. While this stock is generally sound, we recommend planting these items as soon as possible.

 

Our team packs and dispatches each day based on the best timing of delivery service to your state.  This way we can ensure your order is in transit for the shortest time possible.

Delivery is normally via Australia Post with larger orders delivered via StarTrack Express* courier. We service virtually all areas of Australia with only those areas not serviced by these organisations being excluded (e.g. remote islands and Territories such as Christmas Island, Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, Cocos Islands, Groote Eylandt). We do not deliver outside Australia but happily deliver orders placed from overseas for Australian delivery. Our regular delivery charge for basic items is $12.50 Australia-wide, regardless of the number of items ordered. Due to their higher freight costs, bulky or heavy products such as roses, large pots and a small number of hard goods have higher delivery charges. The summary of all current delivery options is:

  • Basic Postage $12.50: Applies to orders NOT containing Roses, 120mm and larger pots/grow-bags, Bare-rooted Trees, Composting Buckets, nor any items with individually specified delivery charges, all delivered at one time, will incur the normal $12.50 freight charge. These items are referred to as “Basic Items“.
  • Roses & Larger Potted Items $16.90: Applies to orders containing bush Roses, 120mm up to 155mm pot/grow-bags, Composting Buckets, together with other products delivered at the same time will incur a $16.90 freight charge.  **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the quantity of pots in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
  • Small Trees & Large Pots $25.50: Applies to orders containing Trixie Fruit Trees, Dwarf Fruit Trees, Lilac Trees, Standard and/or Patio Roses, 160mm up to a 200mm pot/grow-bags, together with other products delivered at the same time will incur a $25.50 freight charge.  **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the quantity of pots in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
  • Trees up to 1m $35.00: Applies to orders containing smaller bare-rooted trees up to 1m in height.  Larger items or pots/grow-bags greater than 200mm, together with other products delivered at the same time, will incur a $35.00 freight charge. Remote areas may incur an additional Freight charge but we will notify customers individually if this is the case.  **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the sizes and quantity of items in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
  • Trees 1m up to 1.49m $50.00: Applies to orders containing bare-rooted trees between 1 to 1.49m in height.  Bare Rooted trees 1m to 1.5m in height, together with other products delivered at the same time, will incur a $50.00 freight charge. Remote areas may incur an additional Freight charge but we will notify customers individually if this is the case.  **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the sizes and quantity of items in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
  • Trees 1.5m up to 2m $85.00: Applies to orders containing bare-rooted trees between 1.5 to 2m in height.  Bare Rooted trees 1.5m to 2m in height, together with other products delivered at the same time, will incur a $85.00 charge. This consists of $65.00 Freight Fee and $20 Oversize Surcharge, as charged by the Courier. Remote areas may incur an additional Freight charge but we will notify customers individually if this is the case.  **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the sizes and quantity of items in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
  • Trees 2m up to 3m $135.00: Applies to orders containing bare-rooted trees between 2 to 3m in height.  Bare Rooted trees 2m to 3m in height, together with other products delivered at the same time, will incur a $135.00 charge. This consists of $95.00 Freight Fee and $40 Oversize Surcharge, as charged by the Courier. Remote areas may incur an additional Freight charge but we will notify customers individually if this is the case.  **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the sizes and quantity of items in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
  • Orders containing products with explicitly stated delivery charges will incur charges as detailed in the individual product description.
  • Express Post: If you require your order to be sent Express Post, please call our office and we will arrange a quote.  Please Note: Quarantine orders cannot be sent using Express Post; our experience is that it will actually delay your order due to the inspection process required for entry into these states.
  • Order Split Fee: Some items may be delayed due to climatic or growing habits prevent them from being harvested at the time of being offered for purchase.  You will be offered a choice to wait until all items on your order are available or to receive what is currently available for an additional freight charge of $5.00.
  • We continue to maintain the simplest form of postage costs for the large variety of products we range, however in occasional circumstances of oversized orders and/or delivery location, the cost of freight can significantly impact delivery of an order therefore we reserve the right to refuse the order or contact the customer to discuss freight options and pricing.

Orders containing products from two different seasons (eg Rose or spring bulb pre-orders) that require separate deliveries will incur two delivery charges at the relevant rates (unless a free freight offer applies). A $5.00 Quarantine Inspection Surcharge applies in addition to the Delivery Charge for orders delivered to Tasmania, Northern Territory and Western Australia due to the increased complexity of quarantine requirements.

As quarantine inspections apply to each delivery, 2 quarantine charges will apply where orders contain products from different seasons.   *Please note that if you order large items (eg Patio, Standard or Weeping Roses, Fruit Trees) you must specify a street address for the delivery address. StarTrack Express generally do not deliver to PO Boxes or RSD addresses so your order will be held until a suitable address is obtained. In rural areas, StarTrack may deliver to physical addresses such as general stores that act as Australia Post agencies but we suggest you check with them first. Where ”Free Delivery” vouchers apply to an order, details of the voucher should be entered in the “Your message to us” field. Orders (except Pre-orders) are normally despatched within 7-14 working days from the time of ordering during busy periods. Delivery times may be extended during peak periods (typically following the release of the latest catalogue), extended public holidays, if extreme weather conditions are not suitable for live plant transport or as detailed in the product description.
Individual items may be back-ordered to avoid delaying the delivery of other items. Please allow additional delivery time for orders to Tasmania, Northern Territory and Western Australia due to quarantine restrictions.

 

Please note: Some orders may not be possible to parts of Australia due to quarantine and some items may carry unique delivery charges. Check full delivery policy.

Common Name: GRASSES AND STRAP LEAFED PLANTS
Mondo Grass, Fairy Fishing Rods, Ponytails, Liriope, Dietes
Description: Many of the grasses and strap leafed plants are extremely tolerant to withstanding periods of drought once they are established.
Watering: Water regularly during the warmer months initially, but once the plants have been in the ground for a full year, they will generally only need assistance during times of extreme dryness.
Fertilising: Generally many strap leaved plants will do well with minimal fertilising. Use a general purpose fertiliser in spring if desired. Care needs to be taken for Australian Natives to use a specific fertiliser for Australian Native plants.
Soil: Well drained soil is preferred for many of these plants. Mulching well will also assist plants to withstand dry periods.

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Establish which coloured region you live in and then consider the varieties listed as typically suited to that area. The Australian Climate Guide map is intended as a guide only as climatic conditions vary between specific locations. Factors such as local altitude, wind and the proximity of hills, mountains and bodies of water can cause variations from the generalised climate map. Note also that although a plant may be listed as suitable for a particular region, it may still require protection from extremes such as frost or strong winds. You should also consider its requirements for sun, shade and water.

Remember that you can often extend the range of plants that you can grow by creating micro-climates within your garden. Planting under trees, beside brick walls or in the shelter of a building, on high or low points in the garden can all have an effect. Even planting by a pond or surrounded by rocks can be used to advantage. Part of the joy of gardening can be experimenting and nothing is more pleasing that achieving success with a plant that is not usually seen in your area.

The map is based on Australian Bureau of Meteorology 30 year climatology data from 1961-1990. The zones are based on both temperature and humidity:

  • Tropical – hot humid summer .
  • Mild Tropical – warm humid summer
  • Semi-arid – hot dry summer, cold winter
  • Arid – hot dry summer, cold winter
  • Temperate – warm summer, cool winter
  • Cool – mild-warm summer, cool winter