Botanical name
Iris x hollandica
Other names
Dutch iris, Scented 'Iris Hollandica'
Genus
Species
I. x hollandica - I. x hollandica is a bulbous perennial forming flowers with upward- and downward-point petals in shades of yellow, blue and purple in late spring.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Wonderful scented flowers.
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
COLOUR
Flower
White, Violet, Purple, Pale-blue, Golden-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to keep tidy
Propagation methods
Division
WHERE TO GROW
Iris x hollandica (Dutch iris) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises, Coastal, City
Cultivation
Plant in moist, but well-drained, neutral to slightly acid loam in full sun or partial shade. Mulch in spring.
Soil type
Loamy, Clay
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered