Unexpected Iris

Just having my usual stroll round the garden this morning before the rain came and I was amazed to see this group of purple Iris in the border behind the conservatory.  They weren't there last time I looked, which was only a few days ago:-)  TJ hadn't seen them either, so they must have shot up really quickly.

They are not as sturdy looking as a normal Iris, but the flower is definitely the right shape (see Extra).  One of the reasons we decided to leave the garden for a year before making any major changes to the borders!

If you have been watching "Springwatch" you will know exactly what the weather is like here - cold and wet and even windy.  So much for "flaming June"!