Japanese Iris - Dinner Plate Eileen's Dream
Best statement perennial for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, fragrant floral drama.
Discover the 'Dinner Plate Eileen's Dream' Japanese Iris, a division from Easy to Grow Bulbs, featuring exceptionally large, double violet blooms with striking yellow accents. This variety offers a delightful sweet fragrance and adds dramatic vertical interest to any garden. It thrives in wetter soils but also adapts to average borders with additional watering. Perfect for cut flower arrangements, this perennial iris requires minimal care and blooms beautifully from late spring through early summer, guaranteed to grow.
$11.01
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Category Rank
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#608 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-53%
Below average
USDA Hardiness Zones
49
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking dramatic, high-impact floral focal points
- Landscapers managing boggy, wet, or poorly drained soil
- Homeowners wanting low-maintenance, long-term perennial color
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with alkaline or high-lime soil conditions
- People maintaining drought-prone or water-restricted landscapes
- Designers prioritizing consistent, year-round garden foliage appeal
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Massive double blooms create a dramatic focal point in any garden.
Moisture Adaptability
Thrives in damp spots where other perennials often struggle to survive.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal attention once established for a stress-free growing experience.
Fragrance Profile
Delivers a pleasant, subtle scent that enhances outdoor living spaces.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and striking colors make these perfect for indoor arrangements.
Hardiness Range
Versatile enough to flourish across a wide variety of climate zones.
Key Specs
USDA Hardiness Zones
4 - 9
Mature Height
32 - 36 inches
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Flower Type
Iris
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Bloom Season
Late Summer
Planting Season
Spring
Fragrance Level
Mildly Fragrant
Features
- Massive double violet blooms with yellow accents
- Delightful sweet fragrance
- Dramatic vertical garden interest
- Excellent for cut flower arrangements
- Minimal ongoing care required
- Tolerates wetter soils
- Blooms late spring to summer
- Guaranteed to grow
What customers say
Customer satisfaction centers on the exceptional quality and the spectacular blooms of the 'Eileen's Dream' Japanese Iris. Reviewers consistently note the rhizomes arrive healthy, robustly packaged, and show excellent viability. The primary delight stems from the flower size and appearance; the cultivar truly earns its 'Dinner Plate' name, producing exceptionally large blooms with stunning, complex coloration that often surpasses catalog images. This iris provides a dramatic focal point in moist garden settings. Despite the premium price typical for named cultivars, customers find the perceived value high because the resulting floral display is a significant landscape upgrade. This product is highly recommended for serious gardeners seeking reliable, magnificent, show-stopping flowers.
Know before you buy
While this variety thrives in wetter soils, it is adaptable to average garden borders. You can successfully grow it in standard soil as long as you provide consistent watering to keep the ground moist.
This iris performs best in partial sun. Aim for a location that receives a few hours of direct sunlight, ideally during the cooler morning or late afternoon hours.
Yes, their large, double blooms and sturdy stems make them excellent for cut flower arrangements. Their sweet fragrance also adds a pleasant scent to indoor spaces.
At maturity, this iris reaches between 32 and 36 inches in height. You should allow for a spread of 12 to 18 inches per plant to ensure adequate airflow and room for growth.
Yes, this perennial is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9. It is well-suited for a wide range of climates and will return year after year once established.
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