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How to Grow and Care for Dutch iris

Dutch iris thrive in conditions that mimic their native habitat, which is well-drained soil and a sunny environment. Key care points include ensuring they are planted at the correct depth, usually around 4 inches deep, and provided with moderate watering—excess moisture can lead to bulb rot. Special care must be given to providing a dormant period after blooming, where watering is reduced and foliage is allowed to die back naturally.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Dutch iris

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	3-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Pets

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Varieties of Dutch iris

Dutch iris 'Casablanca'

Dutch iris 'Casablanca' is elegant and sturdy like its parent plant, Dutch iris. What makes this cultivar unique is that it blooms flowers with pure-white petals, a rich golden center and sword-like leaves. Other Dutch irises bloom in a variety of bright colors, but not white. Gardeners not only love the elegance of this flower, but also its hardiness and resistance to deer and rabbits.

Dutch iris 'Apollo'

Dutch iris 'Apollo' was bred to create unique, open-shaped blooms that are longer-lasting than other irises. The top petals of this perennial cultivar are white, while the bottom petals are yellow. The flowers return each year in late spring or early summer and last for two to three weeks. Apollo irises are often added to garden beds as an ornamental plant.

Dutch iris 'Professor Blaauw'

Dutch iris 'Professor Blaauw' is a cultivar noted for its striking blue-violet blooms that add vibrant color to spring gardens. The flowers are adorned with bold yellow and white markings, providing a sharp contrast. This perennial thrives in sunny spots with well-drained soil, reaching up to 24 inches in height. Its sword-shaped foliage remains attractive even when not in bloom, lending a vertical element to flower beds.

Dutch iris 'Blue Magic'

Dutch iris 'Blue Magic' is a stunning blue flower that will surely catch anyone's eye. Not only is it beautiful, but it also attracts bees and other pollinators to your garden.

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Dutch iris exhibits delicate perennial herbaceous characteristics, developing from bulbs approximately 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) apart at depths of 3-5 inches (7.6-12.7 cm). Each square foot can sustain 6-8 of these plants, which prefer sun-drenched locales with light, well-aerated soils. The foliage supports blooms which divide into smaller bulblets post-flowering, maturing after a few years. In temperate areas, they are treated as annuals, with bulbs sowed in autumn to herald spring blossoms around April to May. Maintaining moisture is vital during active growth, and a bit of shade in the afternoon may be tolerated.