Dutch Iris "Iris X Hollandica" 15cm Pots

Dutch Iris

(Iris x hollandica / Bearded Iris Hybrid)

Product Description

Dutch Iris is a spring-flowering bulb prized for its elegant, upright flowers in vibrant shades of blue, purple, yellow, and white. With slender, sword-shaped foliage, it creates a graceful architectural accent in gardens, borders, containers, and cut-flower arrangements. Dutch Iris bulbs are perfect for adding seasonal colour and a touch of elegance to South African gardens, and they are low-maintenance and easy to grow.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 30–60 cm
• Width: ± 10–15 cm per clump
• Upright, compact growth with striking flower spikes.

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Full sun encourages stronger stems and more flowers.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate
  • Water during growth periods, keep soil slightly drier after flowering.
• Climate: Suited to most South African climates
  • Bulbs require a dry dormancy period; protect from excessive frost and wet winter soils.
• Maintenance: Low
  • Remove spent flowers to prolong bloom time; allow foliage to die back naturally to feed the bulb for next season.

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Autumn (March–May)
• Active Growth & Flowering: Spring (September–November)
• Seasonal Note: Bulbs go dormant in summer; leaves die back naturally after flowering.