Dutch Iris Eye of the Tiger

Get sophisticated color, reliable performance and stylish versatility. Bold purple standards top rich bronze falls with golden accents. Blooms appear early and prefer well-drained, humus-rich sites. Place in borders or cutting gardens for the greatest impact.

Hardiness Zones 5-9
Mature Height 18 - 22 inches
Bloom Time Late spring to early summer (May-Jun)
Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Ship As8+ CM Bulb
Cut Flower
Attracts Pollinators

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Botanical Name: Iris hollandica 'Eye of the Tiger'

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SKU: #60163

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Product Details

Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI
Botanical Name:
Iris hollandica 'Eye of the Tiger'
Ship As:
Bulb
Size:
8+ CM
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator

Flower Color:
Yellow, Purple
Flower Form:
Flowers are fan-shaped, with three drooping petals calles falls and three upright petals called standards
Foliage Type:
Medium green, grass-like foliage
Mature Spread:
3 - 4 inches
Spacing:
3 - 4 inches

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
4" deep and 3 - 4" apart.
Soil Moisture:
Well drained, humus enriched
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
After blooming, cut the withered flower at the top of the stem to prevent seed production and then allow the leaves to wither and turn brown before removing them. The green leaves provide nourishment for the bulbs.

Winter Care:
Mulch in northern areas.
Planting Depth:
4" deep
Watering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
Fertilization Requirements:
Once per year in spring
Special Care:
Not needed

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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.

We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.

We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states. What zone am I in?

Fall 2024 Shipping Schedule

Bulbs and Bareroots
Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 6B	9/2/24 - 12/6/24	12/2/24
7A - 11B	9/23/24 - 12/6/24	12/2/24

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Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.

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Dutch Iris Eye of the Tiger