White Dutch Iris - 30 pieces

CHF 17.95

White Dutch Iris - 30 pieces

Name: White Dutch Iris - 30 pieces
Brand: Iris
Price: 17.95 CHF
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Iris × hollandica

CHF 17.95

Pure white, clear iris flowers
Flowers in May and June
30 bulbs for groups in the border
Well suited to pots and large containers
Cut flower, also popular with bees

This white Dutch iris is simple and elegant at the same time. In May and June pure white flowers open on slender stems. They suit any colour scheme, in the border as well as in a bouquet. With 30 bulbs you can create lovely groups. The bulbs are hardy in Switzerland and do well in pots.

About this variety

White is a particularly versatile colour for Dutch iris. The flowers have the typical slender iris shape with three upright and three drooping petals. A small yellow marking often sits on the falls, giving the white some warmth. The stems are slim and upright, the leaves narrow and grass-like.

Plant the bulbs in groups between perennials that flower later, or with tulips and alliums. White glows at dusk and brightens any planting. Blue hardy geraniums, catmint or dark purple tulips make lovely neighbours. The iris also does well in pots and large containers on the balcony, as long as water can drain away.

As a cut flower, the white Dutch iris is a classic. Cut the stems when the bud shows colour and stand them in fresh water. In bouquets with peonies or baby's breath it looks elegant and calm. In the garden, bees visit the flowers. In the right spot it returns every year.

Planting

Plant the bulbs in autumn, from September to November, about 8–10 cm deep and 8–10 cm apart. Choose a sunny spot. The soil should be loamy or sandy and well drained. In pots, add a drainage layer.

Care

Water only in dry spells in spring and avoid waterlogging. After flowering, let the foliage yellow completely before removing it. The bulbs are hardy in Switzerland and stay in the ground. Do not eat any part of the plant and keep it away from children and pets.

Specifications

Botanical name: Iris × hollandica
Genus: Iris
Class: Various
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: White
Flowering time: May, June
Flowering season: Late spring, Early summer
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 10 cm
Habit: Upright
Position: Sun
Suitable for: Bed, Rock garden, Wildlife garden and meadow, Cutting garden
Soil type: Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral, Acidic
Soil note: Prefers loamy or sandy soil.
Planting time: February, March, April, May, June, 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: Well suited to containers
Container note: Grow in a sufficiently large container with drainage holes and good drainage.
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
Toxicity: Not edible and possibly harmful. Keep away from children and pets.
RHS hardiness: H5