Miniature Masterpieces – Iris in the Alpine House at Kew

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Iris rosenbachiana – from Russian Central Asia

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Iris planifolia (above) from the Mediterranean

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Iris bakeriana – Turkey, Iran, Iraq

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From Israel and Jordan, Iris regis-uzziae

The Davies Alpine House at Kew – home to so many miniature wonders, including these iris, hardly taller than their labels and perfect little works or art – beautiful.

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Published by The Teddington Gardener

Martin Ogden - gardener and photographer, rose-whisperer and garden wanderer. Loving all things horticultural and learning every day. On the cusp of new adventures in Dorset...

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