Oriental Beauty Dutch Iris
Elevate your garden with the Oriental Beauty Dutch Iris, a captivating variety that promises stunning early summer blooms. These irises feature elegant, tall stems adorned with striking yellow and blue flowers, making them perfect for vibrant garden displays or sophisticated cut flower arrangements. Easy to cultivate, simply plant these bulbs in the fall for a spectacular floral show the following season. They thrive in full sun to partial shade, offering a reliable way to introduce refined beauty to any home garden.
$8.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2416
/ 3183
#2416 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-62%
Below average
Planting Time
Fall
/ Fall
Who it's for
- Dramatic Bi-Color Blooms
- Superior Cut Flower
- Reliable and Low Maintenance
Who should skip it
- Ephemeral Bloom Duration
- Requires Excellent Drainage
- Toxic to Pets and Humans
Key Specs
Planting Time
Fall
Mature Height
20-24 inches tall
Flower Bulb Size
8-9 cm
Planting Depth
5 inches deep
Growing Zones
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Soil Type
Loamy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Bulb Spacing
6 per sq ft
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Features
- Striking yellow and blue contrasting flower colors
- Produces beautiful, long-lasting cut flowers
- Reliable early summer blooms
- Deer resistant in the garden
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Ideal for tall garden arrangements
- Thrives in Zones 5-10
What customers say
The Oriental Beauty Dutch Iris earns high praise for its stunning aesthetic and dependable performance. Gardeners consistently admire the dramatic contrast between the deep violet standards and bronze yellow falls, creating a sophisticated spring focal point. Customers appreciate the robust health of the bulbs upon arrival, noting their large size. Cultivation is generally easy, with these irises described as low maintenance and reliable performers that naturalize well. While the overall consensus strongly recommends this variety for exceptional, returning color, a small number of users reported disappointing germination rates or failed sprouts. Despite minor inconsistencies in individual bulb success, the aesthetic value remains overwhelmingly positive.
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