Gynandriris

Gynandriris

Gynandiris is a small genus from the Mediterranean basin, parts of W. Asia and S. Africa. It is characterised by its fugacious Iris-like flowers and small, nut-like corms. Current thinking suggests that it is better merged into Moraea. Whatever the validity of this the genus (or section) comprises 2 or 3 species in the N. Hemisphere and approximately 7 more in S. Africa.

Most of the species root and grow during autumn and winter then flower in spring, when they produce a long lived succession of short lived flowers. They enjoy classical Mediterranean bulb conditions in cultivation - fertile, loam-based soil or compost, good drainage, lots of sun and a dry summer rest.



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Gynandriris sisyrinchium Dwarf

Moraea mediterranea Gynandriris sisyrinchium Dwarf

A lovely Mediterranean representative of the genus - this produces slender foliage and then, in Spring, a short stem is topped by a good-sized, short-lived, classically Iris-shaped flower of bright blue which opens in the warmth of the afternoon.

Fresh flowers are then produced, in succession, by each plant.

This is a new stock of a lovely dwarf form with very short stems.

A victim of name changes, current botanical thinking suggests this should now be called Moraea mediterranea.

Image copyright © Hans Hillewaert.

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Gynandriris sisyrinchium Dwarfgynsissis £4.50
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