Iris hollandica 'Blue Magic' (Dutch Iris)
Dutch Iris 'Blue Magic', Fleur de Lis 'Blue Magic'
Dutch Iris 'Blue Magic' features elegant and showy dark violet-purple flowers with bright yellow markings on their falls. The flower stalks are sturdy and surrounded by gray reed-like leaves.
- Flowering occurs in late spring to early summer for 2-3 weeks.
- Generally growing up to 22-26 inches tall (55-65 cm), it makes excellent cut flowers!
- Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates some afternoon shade.
- Lovely in beds and borders. Spectacular when planted in groups (at least 20 bulbs)!
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- To plant in fall or spring
- All parts may cause discomfort if ingested. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 6
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2B, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Iris Hollandica - Dutch Iris |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 2" – 3" (5cm – 7cm) |
Spacing | 3" (7cm) |
Depth | 5" (12cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 6
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2B, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Iris Hollandica - Dutch Iris |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 2" – 3" (5cm – 7cm) |
Spacing | 3" (7cm) |
Depth | 5" (12cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Iris Hollandica - Dutch Iris