Iris unguicularis Francis Wolseley Ecuador where this hardy olive cultivar

where this hardy olive cultivar originated in the 17th century

Cypripedium tibeticum makes a small 8" tall clump

(syn: Actaea simplex) When I first visited Mary Ann and Fred McGourty in 1991

The floral tube is a bright clear red and the petals are bright yellow where they divide and reflex open at the throat of the floral tube

Iris unguicularis Francis Wolseley Ecuador where this hardy olive cultivarThis splendid selection of winter flowering iris comes from our friend John Elsley, who got this from plantswoman extraordinaire Beth Chatto, who reportedly got it from Francis Wolseley's UK garden. In our trials, Iris unguicularis 'Francis Wolseley' has been a vigorous grower, topped from fall through March (NC) with an abundance of medium lavender flowers, each highlighted by a central tuxedo pattern of white with small purple flecks and a central