NOVEMBER 2009

Whilst the traditional late summer/early autumn planting season appears to be losing favour with gardeners iris planting still retains popularity amongst many. Planting large beds of iris for display or even small groups of iris  can give spectacular results the following season. Two large Kent country estates, CHILHAM CASTLE & GOODNESTONE PARK both decided to create new iris beds for 2010 and asked Iris of Sissinghurst to supply the plants. Lady Fitzwalter, a well known and highly knowledgeable plantswoman, has created a wonderful garden at her home at Goodnestone Park which  is open to the public throughout the summer and is well worth a visit for any lovers of plants. Lady Fitzwater is looking forward to adding the iris bed to this already popular garden for visitors to see in 2010.