Iris sibirica Laughing Beauty from the Select by Taylor’s range is a striking and elegant summer flowering iris, admired for its richly coloured blooms and gentle fragrance. Flowering from May through to July, this variety produces beautifully shaped flowers in warm blends of creamy apricot, soft pink and deep burgundy, highlighted with golden markings. The refined blooms are held on slender stems above neat, upright foliage, adding height, colour and movement to borders and naturalistic planting schemes. Reliable and long-lived, Laughing Beauty is an excellent choice for Irish gardens seeking both colour and fragrance.

Key Features
This iris is selected for its stunning fragrant flowers and distinctive multicoloured petals, creating a strong visual impact without overpowering surrounding plants. It flowers in late spring and early summer, bridging the gap between spring bulbs and summer perennials. Well suited to Irish growing conditions, it thrives in moist but well-drained soil and performs beautifully in borders and wildlife-friendly gardens.

Size
Iris sibirica Laughing Beauty reaches an approximate flowering height of 70cm, or around 28 inches, making it ideal for mid-border planting.

Useful For
Ideal for garden borders, cottage-style gardens, wildlife-friendly planting and areas with slightly moist soil, where its colour and fragrance can be enjoyed.

Aftercare
Plant iris rhizomes in autumn or spring in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, positioning them in full sun or light shade. Water well during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Remove spent flower stems after blooming, but allow foliage to die back naturally. Clumps can be lifted and divided every few years to maintain healthy growth.