Iris 'Bronze Perfection Hollandica' - Schwertlilie - LumiBlumi

Dutch Iris 'Bronze Perfection'

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Iris 'Bronze Perfection Hollandica' - Schwertlilie - LumiBlumi
  • Iris 'Bronze Perfection Hollandica' - Schwertlilie - LumiBlumi
  • Iris 'Bronze Perfection Hollandica' - Schwertlilie - LumiBlumi
Dutch Iris 'Bronze Perfection'

Dutch Iris 'Bronze Perfection'

Iris 'Bronze Perfection'

CHF 0.95
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  • Warm interplay of golden yellow, bronze and violet
  • Large flowers of about 11 cm
  • Flowers in May and June
  • About 50–70 cm tall, slender habit
  • Pollinator-friendly and a good cut flower

'Bronze Perfection' is a Dutch iris in warm colours with an almost metallic sheen. Golden-yellow falls meet bronze standards with a hint of violet. The flowers measure about 11 cm and appear in May and June, ideal for borders and vases.

About this variety

Dutch irises are usually known in blue. 'Bronze Perfection' shows that there is another way. Its falls are golden yellow, darker towards the base, and carry a bright blotch. Above them stand bronze standards with a violet sheen. Together they give a warm, almost metallic impression that looks especially lovely in evening light.

At about 50 to 70 cm tall and with a slender habit, this variety needs little space. Plant it in groups among later-flowering perennials, so that it fills gaps in May and June. Blue irises, purple alliums or bronze fennel go well with it. It thrives in sun and partial shade. It grows only moderately well in pots.

In the vase, 'Bronze Perfection' is a real eye-catcher. Combined with blue Dutch irises or ranunculus, it makes bouquets with plenty of contrast. Cut the stems when the bud is just showing colour. Bees like to visit the flowers in the garden, so it is worth leaving some standing.

Planting

Plant the bulbs in autumn, from September to November, about 8–10 cm deep and 8–10 cm apart. Set them in groups, tip upwards. A sunny to partly shaded spot with free-draining loamy or sandy soil is ideal. In heavy soils, a handful of sand in the planting hole helps prevent waterlogging.

Care

Water during dry spells while the plants are sprouting and flowering; after that the bulbs prefer to be rather dry. A light feed in spring is sufficient. Cut off faded flowers and leave the foliage until it yellows. The bulbs are hardy in Switzerland and can stay in the ground.

Specifications

  • Botanical name: Iris 'Bronze Perfection'
  • Genus: Iris
  • Class: Various
  • Supplied as: Flower bulbs
  • Flower colour: Yellow
  • Flower size: 11 cm
  • Fragrant: No
  • Flowering time: May, June
  • Flowering season: Late spring, Early summer
  • Foliage colour: Blue-green, Mid-green
  • Height: 60 cm
  • Spread: 10 cm
  • Habit: Upright, Clump-forming
  • Position: Sun, Partial shade
  • Suitable for: Bed, Rock garden, Wildlife garden and meadow, Cutting garden
  • Soil type: Loamy, Sandy
  • Drainage: Well-drained
  • Soil moisture: Moist
  • Soil pH: Neutral
  • Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
  • Water needs: Medium
  • Planting time: September, October, November
  • Planting depth: Depending on the species, shallow to 10 cm
  • Spacing: 8–10 cm
  • Number per m²: 100
  • Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
  • Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
  • For containers: Only partly suitable for containers
  • Container note: Only recommended in a sufficiently large, stable, well-drained container.
  • Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
  • Naturalising: Not suitable
  • Naturalising note: Persists for several years in a suitable spot, but does not normally spread over larger areas on its own.
  • For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly

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