Polished Manners

Iris ‘Polished Manners’ (Early to Mid-Season Tall Bearded Iris)

Add elegance and rich royal colouring to your garden with Iris ‘Polished Manners’, a sophisticated Tall Bearded Iris prized for its refined form and luminous purple blooms. Flowering from early to mid-season, this striking variety brings depth, vibrancy and lasting beauty to spring borders.

The blooms display exquisite shades of fluorite violet to Vatican purple, with the base and centre of the standards softly shaded in a lighter lavender-purple tone. Bright royal purple style arms enhance the flower's regal appearance, while Canterbury-purple beards provide a beautifully harmonious finish. A delicate sweet fragrance adds further charm, making this iris a wonderful choice for both the garden and cut flower arrangements.

Features

• Early to mid-season flowering
• Rich fluorite violet to Vatican purple blooms
• Lighter shaded standards for added depth and contrast
• Bright royal purple style arms
• Canterbury-purple beards
• Light sweet fragrance
• Excellent garden performance and visual impact
• Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and iris collections

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Iris germanica ‘Polished Manners’
• Type: Tall Bearded Iris (TB)
• Bloom Time: Early to mid-season
• Flower Colour: Violet to deep purple
• Fragrance: Slightly sweet
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Low to moderate once established