Iris 'Symphony'
Dutch iris bulbs (syn. Iris hollandica)
Florists love Dutch iris as they have strong, straight stems and exquisite flowers that look great in bouquets. Gardeners love them too,...
20 × bulbs
£5.99
available to order from autumn 2024
40 + 20 FREE bulbs
£11.98
£17.97
available to order from autumn 2024
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Plant description
Florists love Dutch iris as they have strong, straight stems and exquisite flowers that look great in bouquets. Gardeners love them too, because they are robust and reliable, standing up well to low temperatures and coming back year after year. Their late spring and early summer flowers are also perfect for filling the gap between the last of the tulips and the start of the summer perennials.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Iris Symphony:
Plant 10cm deep and 10cm apart in naturalistic drifts in September or October in a well-drained, sunny site.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
GOES WELL WITH
Simple but stylish protection
If rabbits, deer, squirrels or cats devour or scratch up your plants these wire mesh protectors will give them time to get established. The pyramid-shaped 'Rabbit Proof Cloche' and dome-shaped 'Squirrel Proof Cloche'
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