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Dutch Iris Bulbs - Discovery

Perennializing bulbs provide years of blooms from one planting

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Iris hollandica

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Bulb

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Summer

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 20 to 24 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Dutch

COLOR

  • Blue
  • Purple

Uncover your new favorite flower in Dutch Iris Bulbs Discovery! These gorgeous blooms feature lilac standards and velvety royal blue falls accented by fuzzy golden throats. Known for their tall, sturdy stems and grasslike foliage, Discovery Dutch Iris bulbs are perfect for adding vertical interest to mixed plantings or as cut flowers. Easy to grow and low maintenance, these bulbs thrive in sunny locations, offering a dazzling display from late spring to early summer.

  • • Winter hardy in zones 4 - 9
  • • Light shade tolerant
  • • Deer resistant

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 3 to 4 inches

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 3 to 4 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
15 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 1.25 Sq. Ft
30 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 2.5 Sq. Ft
60 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 5 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Dutch Iris Planting Guide to learn more.

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We guarantee that our seeds & bulbs will be true to type and ready to thrive. If something doesn't grow as expected, we will make it right. Questions? Call us at 855-440-2929

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    Dutch Iris Bulbs - Discovery FAQs

    Is Discovery Dutch Iris resistant to animals or disease?

    Discovery Dutch Iris is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    All 15 have sprouted and are about 8" tall so far. It's January on the California central coast. I'm looking forward to beautiful blooms. They usually bloom around March or April here.

    Loris M. 5/5 Verified

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