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Mixed Dwarf Iris Reticulata
Mixed Dwarf Iris Reticulata
First sign of spring! Plant this colorful mix of dainty dwarf iris reticulata and enjoy its bold shades and charming flower form for weeks from late winter to early spring. Low growing at only 4-6" tall, it is ideal for brightening front borders, creating drifts of vibrant hues, or accenting a waterside bed with color and interest. A fantastic naturalizer, this little iris reliably returns yearly with even more vigor and in greater numbers.
- Hardiness Zones 4-9
- Mature Height 4 - 6 inches
- Bloom Time Late Winter, Early spring
- Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
- Ship As5+ CM Bulb
- Deer Resistant
- Container Friendly
- Naturalizes Well
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Botanical Name: Iris reticulata
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Product Details
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Restricted States US:
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Botanical Name:
Iris reticulata -
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:
Mixed -
Flower Form:
2" three large spreading or pendent fall petals, alternating with three erect, smaller, standard petals -
Foliage Type:
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 overwater.Fertilization 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.
Upon placing your order, you will receive an email confirmation with the details of your order and a shipping estimate. You will also receive an email notification when your order actually ships with an updated arrival estimate. If you have ordered multiple items, you may receive them in more than one shipment. We will send you a separate email confirming each shipment. Large orders may be shipped in more than one package. Your order confirmation will have an estimated shipping time.
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Lovely
I planted these last fall. They started blooming just as my snow crocus faded like they were picking up the Olympic torch of springtime. Big flowers and good variety: sky blue with yellow, bluish purple with yellow, reddish purple with white and with orange.
Questions & Answers
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Can they be planted in a 6" pot and forced indoors How many per pot
- Asked by Mary
- Verified Reply - AngelaDwarf Iris Reticulata bulbs can be forced. You will be able to fit approximately 10 bulbs in a 6 inch pot. Just be sure the bulbs are not touching each other.Was this answer helpful to you
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Mixed bag of iris reticulata. Will they bloom the first year?
- Asked by Ralph
- Verified Reply - AngelaIris Reticulata will bloom the first spring after planting.Was this answer helpful to you
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Do you have a list of the varieties included in this mix (Mixed Dwarf Iris reticulata - SKU: #85111)? I don't care if the bulbs are labeled, but I like to be able to ID my irises when they flower
- Asked by Iris
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Mixed Dwarf Iris Reticulata doesn't have specific varieties included. They are hand selected at packing and we can't know in advance. The individual varieties we offer for fall are Alida and Blue Note.Was this answer helpful to you
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Are there any customers who have deer? I do and I lost all of my plants to deer this summer. How do these irises do against deer?
- Asked by Yosemite gardener
- Verified Reply - AngelaDeer are problematic for many gardeners but there are many deer resistant plants available. Iris reticulata is one of them. Here is a link to deer resistant plants that are suited for your growing zone. https://www.dutchbulbs.com/category/fall-shipping-products#/filter:filter_shipping_season:Fall/filter:filter_usage:Deer$2520Resistant/filter:filter_zone:9Was this answer helpful to you
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"You can plant the Iris Reticulata with other bulbs that are fertilized twice in the season. Angela" I want to plant them with Lilies and larger Iris. I assume that I fertilize them when I plant and fertilize them once as they begin to bloom. What about when they have faded because the other bulbs will need fertilization once a month.
- Asked by Anne
- Verified Reply - AngelaHi Anne. I guess I didn't realize you were fertilizing once a month. I would not suggest planting them where you are fertilizing that often. It could cause the bulbs to rot. If you were using Van Borgondien Bulb Food, it would be fine since it's applied only once or twice a year.Was this answer helpful to you
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It says once a year for fertilizing. I want to plant them with other bulbs I have that require more fertilization. Can I do this?
- Asked by Anne
- Verified Reply - AngelaYou can plant the Iris Reticulata with other bulbs that are fertilized twice in the season.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Are the bulbs sorted by color, or all mixed together?
- Asked by Bonnie
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Mixed Dwarf Iris Reticulata offer is a randomly packed mix. The varieties are not individually labeled.Was this answer helpful to you
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Should it be planted in sun or shade?
- Asked by Linda
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Mixed Dwarf Iris Reticulata performs best with at least 4 to 6 hours of sun a day.Was this answer helpful to you
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How deep should the bulb be planted? Distance between bulbs?
- Asked by Elizabeth
- Verified Reply - AngelaWe suggest spacing the Iris Reticulata bulbs about 2 to 3 inches apart. They should be planted 2 inches deep.Was this answer helpful to you
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Hi, I have a question about the Mixed Dwarf Iris Reticulata SKU: #85111. What are the varieties in it? I'm interested in buying that mix but would like to keep like varieties together as is shown in the product image, rather than all mixed in.
- Asked by Jennifer
- Verified Reply - AngelaHi there. The Mixed Dwarf Iris Reticulata is a true mix and the bulbs won't be separated. We do offer a few varieties to order individually as well. https://www.dutchbulbs.com/search?keyword=iris+reticulataWas this answer helpful to you
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