🌼 Dutch Iris 'Sapphire Beauty' (10 bulbs) – Sapphire blue and majestic habit ✨ Submitted by Van Noort
The Dutch Iris 'Sapphire Beauty' is distinguished by its intense blue flowers , with shades close to sapphire, illuminated by a bright yellow signal at the heart of each petal.
Its large, elegant flowers , carried by thin, tall stems, create a refined vertical relief in spring beds and floral arrangements.
Ideal for sunny beds , structured pots or graphic bouquets , this iris is floriferous, hardy and easy to grow .
It settles permanently in the garden and offers spectacular and luminous flowering every year in the heart of spring.
A classic with modern charm , perfect for playing with contrasts and heights. 🥰
🌱 Variety characteristics
📏 Height : 50 to 60 cm
☀️ Exposure : Full sun
🌡 Hardiness : Zone 5 and above
🦋 Attracts wildlife : Bees, pollinators
💧 Water requirements : Low to moderate
📍 Ideal soil : Light, well-drained, rich in humus
📦 Quantity : 10 bulbs
🌼 Planting and growing the Dutch Iris 'Sapphire Beauty'
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ From September to December, for flowering between May and June.
🔹 In open ground :
✔️ Ideal for blue beds , graphic borders , or group plantings . It loves well-exposed areas, with light, well-drained soil.
🔹 In a pot :
✔️ Very decorative in a vertical pot , entrance tray , or structured planter . Combine with lower flowers for a beautiful height effect.
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Depth : 10 to 12 cm
2️⃣ Spacing : 8 to 10 cm
3️⃣ Watering : Light after planting, then moderate in spring
💡 Gardener's tip : Pair it with white alliums , lavender tulips , or euphorbias for an elegant and natural contrast.
🌿Care for Dutch Iris 'Sapphire Beauty'
💦 Watering : Moderate in season, unnecessary after flowering
🌱 Fertilizer : Light application at planting and after flowering
✂️ Pruning : Remove faded flowers, let the foliage dry
❄️ Wintering : Very hardy; in pots, protect from prolonged frost
💡 Why choose the Dutch Iris 'Sapphire Beauty'?
✅ Sapphire blue bloom , bright and elegant
✅ High and graphic port , perfect for creating verticality
✅ Very hardy, floriferous, easy to grow
✅ Ideal for contrasting flowerbeds , structured pots , or spring bouquets
✨ Bring brightness, depth and floral elegance to your spring with the Dutch Iris 'Sapphire Beauty' , offered by Van Noort — a strong, noble and fresh bloom. ✨
🌿 Pair with white, light blue, or silver-gray foliage for a refined and luminous scene. 😊