Iris Hollandica Mixed Spring

Overview

Iris Hollandica Mixed: The Artist’s Palette of the Early Summer Garden

Iris Hollandica Mixed, famously known as the Dutch Iris, is a stately and sophisticated collection, celebrated for its elegant, architectural blooms and its vibrant, jewel-toned colour palette. This curated mix features a stunning array of azure blues, royal purples, sun-drenched yellows, and pristine whites, all characterized by their iconic, silken "falls" often marked with a bright yellow "signal" or blotch. Rising on straight, slender stems from a base of narrow, grass-like foliage, these irises provide a graceful and structured silhouette. They are the gold standard for late-spring and early-summer colour, bringing a sense of high-end, florist-quality beauty to sunny borders and meadow-style plantings.

Key Features

• A Tapestry of Primary Colours: This mix offers a diverse and cheerful display of the most popular Dutch Iris shades. The contrast between the rich violets and golden yellows creates an instantly "designed" look in any garden bed.
• Masterpiece of Floral Structure: Features the classic iris shape—three upright "standards" and three drooping "falls." This intricate geometry makes them a fascinating focal point for close-up viewing.
• The Florist’s Favourite: Dutch Irises are perhaps the most popular cut flower in the world for a reason. Their exceptionally long, straight stems and long-lasting blooms make them ideal for elegant, tall vase arrangements.
• Effortless and Reliable: These bulbs are "nature’s perennials," requiring very little maintenance once planted. They are exceptionally hardy and will naturalise beautifully, returning to brighten your garden year after year.

Gardener's Tip

If you are growing Dutch Irises specifically for the vase, the secret to the longest display is in the timing. Harvest the stems when the flower bud is just starting to "peek" out of its green sheath and show its colour, but before it has actually unfurled. This is known as the "pencil stage." Once placed in water indoors, the bloom will slowly and dramatically open over 24 hours, giving you up to two weeks of pristine, unblemished beauty inside your home.

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