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Iris reticulata Alida
Iris reticulata Alida
Give this newcomer a special place in your next garden or landscape design. With its short 4-6" height and amazingly large flowers, Alida Iris bulbs create a carpet of color unmatched by any other dwarf iris. Boasting attractive, medium blue flowers with contrasting accents of white and buttery yellow, it makes a striking addition to rock gardens, containers or front borders. Plant Alida in groups under a stand of deciduous trees for a stunning display in the earliest days of spring… maybe even the latter part of winter. It perennializes well for a repeat yearly show of bright color and outstanding beauty.
- Hardiness Zones 4-9
- Mature Height 4 - 6 inches
- Bloom Time Late winter to early spring
- Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
- Ship As5+ CM Bulb
- Deer Resistant
- Container Friendly
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Botanical Name: Iris reticulata 'Alida'
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Product Details
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Restricted States US:
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Botanical Name:
Iris reticulata 'Alida' -
Ship As:
Bulb -
Size:
5+ CM -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Container Gardening, Cut Flowers, Naturalizing, Showy Flowers, Water Garden, Deer Resistant
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Flower Color:
Yellow, Blue, White -
Flower Form:
2" three large spreading or pendent fall petals, alternating with three erect, smaller, standard petals -
Foliage Type:
Small, sturdy grass like leaves -
Mature Spread:
2 - 3 inches -
Spacing:
2 - 3 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
2" deep and 2 - 3" apart -
Soil Moisture:
Well drained -
Will Tolerate:
Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
Remove spent flower stems after blooming.
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Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2" Planting Depth:
2" deepWatering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwaterFertilization Requirements:
Once per yearSpecial 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.
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Fall 2025 Shipping Schedule
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Dormant Bulbs and Perennials Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date 3A - 6B 9/1/25 - 12/5/25 12/1/2025 7A - 11B 9/22/25 - 12/5/25 12/1/2025
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Orders for gift certificates will be shipped immediately.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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Reviewed by 9 customers
Lovely and colorful early blooms
These are so unusual and beautiful. Not all of the bulbs flowered (only two thirds) but I am still happy with this purchase. I will buy again. Great very early bloomers.
Lovely early splash of color!
I planted all 25 next to my front door for an early splash of color, and 22 of them came up starting in early February, with blooms beginning in early March. The shade of blue is a touch paler/less saturated than shown in the picture, but I still quite like them and will probably put in more next year!
Cheerful blooms when the rest of the garden is still asleep
Adorable.
Great little bulbs
Planted these as directed in fall and got almost 100% bloom rate
Super cute
The bulbs received were healthy and all bloomed! As some other gardeners noted, these flowers are not blue, the flowers are purple. Pretty anyways! I planted these around yellow tulips and daffodils but they bloomed and faded before the other bulbs were flowering.
Deep purple - with yellow rather tan orange beard
They are lovely - You must admire how beautiful they are with vibrant colors.
First flower to bloom
I planted 25 in a corner of my front lawn and they all bloomed. Stunning. Joggers and walkers will routinely do a double take or stop completely to stare.
Squirrels didn't eat these!
I interplanted planted these with yellow crocuses last fall, and while 90% of the crocuses got dug up and eaten by squirrels, most of these were spared. They're lovely, too. Bloomed March 23 in Chicago (z5). I'll be buying more in future years!
Gorgeous
Very early bloom. Healthy bulbs
Questions & Answers
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Does miniature Iris have to be planted in the fall? Or could they be refrigerated and planted in the spring for a later bloom?
- Asked by John
- Verified Reply - AngelaIris reticulata won't likely 'keep' very well out of soil. You will want to plant them in the fall when they arrive. You could force them to bloom earlier in pots but not later.Was this answer helpful to you
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Does the dwarf reticula iris MIXED package contain Alida bulbs? If so, how many? Thank you😃
- Asked by Diana
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Mixed Dwarf Iris Reticulata offer is a true mix. It is randomly packed and we can't know which varieties will be included in advance.Was this answer helpful to you
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is this an annual or perennial?
- Asked by Sicpuppy
- Verified Reply - ViciThis is a perennial in zones 5 - 8. It should grow well for you in your zone.Was this answer helpful to you
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Does the greenery stay after the blooms are done or does it die back?
- Asked by Jen
- Verified Reply - ViciThe leaves disappear during the summer dormancy.Was this answer helpful to you
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Are the current crop (for fall planting this year) of these bulbs being found to have any problems due to the weather issues this past spring and summer?
- Asked by SamM78
- Verified Reply - ViciThese bulbs are grown in Holland. I am not aware of any problems due to weather.Was this answer helpful to you
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do these multiply like bearded iris?
- Asked by catherine
- Verified Reply - ViciThese are small bulbs and will multiply and can be thinned and transplanted every 3 - 4 years.Was this answer helpful to you
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Will they bloom this year?
- Asked by Marianne
- Verified Reply - AngelaIris reticulata should bloom the first spring after fall planting. Was this answer helpful to you
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How much soil depth do these need? I see how deep to plan the bulbs, but if I'm using a container, how much additional soil do they need below the planting depth? Thank you
- Asked by Diana
- Verified Reply - KimberlyYou will want to fill the container leaving just a few inches at the top and then plant Iris reticulata Alida 2" deep. Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this iris available to plant now?
- Asked by James
- Verified Reply - KimberlyIris reticulata Alida is shipped in the fall. Was this answer helpful to you
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