Arilbred IrisArilbred iris are hybrids of the better known bearded cultivars, and the more exotic “aril” iris. Arilbreds are, however, much easier to cultivate than their oncocyclus or regelia parents.Modern arilbred varieties resemble their aril parents closely, the blooms often exhibiting striking “onco” characteristics of form, veining, spectacular signals and beards. They can succeed in the open garden where the bed should be well drained, the soil light and open, and the aspect sunny and sheltered. They are cold hardy in the UK, but resent excess damp and stagnant air. They grow extremely well planted in large containers in a cold greenhouse. Geoff Wilson Home |