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Iris Red Ember

Bulb, Dutch Iris, Iris

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Plant Code: BIREM

Dutch Iris Red Ember offers elegant blossoms of sizzling violet-purple standards and chocolate-bronze falls dotted with a splash of sunny yellow. Blossoms float atop its tall, willowy stems like exotic birds in flight. Dutch Iris are the elegant blossoms that florists favor for adding texture and color in exquisite bouquets. Sultry and dramatic! 10 bulbs per bag. Bulb size 8+ cm.

Details

Type:	Bulbs
Height:	Medium 24"
Spacing:	Plant 4" apart
Bloom Time:	Early Summer to Mid-Summer
Sun-Shade:	Full Sun
Zones:	6-9 Find Your Zone
Soil Condition:	Normal
Flower:	Purple
Accent:	Burgundy

Features to Note

Good for Cut Flowers
Deer Resistant
OK in Containers

Iris General Information

Dutch Iris brilliant colors and later bloom times make these a beautiful addition to the garden. Flowers are held on tender stems above reed-like foliage. Best displayed among other perennials, whose foliage conceals the plants as they go dormant.

Iris Plant Care

Requires a sunny site with well-drained soil. Plant 4" apart and 4" deep. To provide nourishment for the bulb, allow foliage to yellow and dry after the flowers are spent before pruning. Interested in forcing bulbs? Visit our Useful Links page.