Artistic tendencies
With flamboyant flowers in a tapestry of hues, it's easy to see why bearded irises (Iris germanica) were beloved by the painter, Monet, who obsessively painted the ones in his garden in the south of France. If you have a dry, sunny border, you too can create a colourful masterpiece with these stately grandes dames. Plant them in drifts or a block of a single variety for a knockout display in May and June.
Heaven scented
On a hot, still day, irises fill the air with their fragrance. As some varieties are more strongly perfumed than others, sniff out the best from specialist online growers, plant fairs and garden centres. 'Ellen Louise' (H91cm) has a sweet scent and flowers of pale ivory and shell pink, while 'Lime Soda' (1m), has a gentle citron aroma and lemon blooms.
Secrets of success
Esta historia es de la edición May 09, 2023 de Woman's Weekly.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición May 09, 2023 de Woman's Weekly.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
Patchwork PROJECTS
Easy ideas to show off English paper-piecing techniques
Night train to BERLIN
Germany's exciting and varied capital is now reachable by train from the UK
French FANCY
Raymond Blanc's right-hand man, Benoit Blin's favourite bakes
Are you missing out on BENEFITS?
Here's how to find out what you are eligible for
TRAY bien
All-in-one tray bakes, packed with flavour
We took a grown-up GAP YEAR!
Who says taking time out is just for students?
'I'm obsessed with reality TV!'
THIS WEEK'S COLUMNIST Author and presenter Louise Minchin
What to eat and do for A HEALTHIER GUT
Fix those problems and boost your wellbeing
Picture palaces
In an age of cinema complexes, we celebrate five historic and beautiful picture houses that have stood the test of time
'My diet during Bake Off is cake and alcohol!'
Dame Prue Leith on the popular baking contest