Dwarf Iris Harmony

🌼 Dwarf Iris 'Alida' (10 bulbs) – Icy blue and early brilliance ✨ Submitted by Van Noort

The dwarf iris 'Alida' is a botanical variety remarkable for its bright sky-blue flowers , which appear in the first days of spring.
Its compact, finely ribbed flowers , borne on short stems, open elegantly and freshly, even when temperatures are still low.
Ideal for rockeries , sunny borders or early season pots , it offers a delicate contrast with grayish foliage or early bulbs .
Very hardy, easy to naturalize , it returns faithfully each year and forms pretty structured clumps.
A bright and faithful miniature iris, perfect for livening up the very first moments of spring. 🥰

🌱 Variety characteristics

📏 Height : 10 to 15 cm
☀️ Exposure : Sun to partial shade
🌡 Hardiness : Zone 3 and above
🦋 Attracts wildlife : Bees, pollinators
💧 Water requirements : Low to moderate
📍 Ideal soil : Light, well-drained, sandy or stony
📦 Quantity : 10 bulbs

🌼 Planting and growing the dwarf Iris 'Alida'

🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ From August to October, for very early flowering from February-March.

🔹 In open ground :
✔️ Ideal for well-drained rockeries , low borders , fronts of flowerbeds or sunny, well-exposed corners . It flowers when few others are in bloom.

🔹 In a pot :
✔️ Perfect in a spring bowl , window box , or compact pot on a balcony. Place near the house to enjoy its flowering from the end of winter.

🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Depth : 5 to 8 cm
2️⃣ Spacing : 5 to 8 cm
3️⃣ Watering : Light after planting, then very moderate

💡 Gardener's tip : Pair it with botanical crocuses , early muscari , or snowdrops for a soft, fresh scene.

🌿Care of the dwarf Iris 'Alida'

💦 Watering : Not necessary after flowering
🌱 Fertilizer : None necessary in fertile soil; small addition in spring if grown in a pot
✂️ Pruning : Remove faded flowers, let the foliage dry naturally
❄️ Wintering : No care required, very hardy

💡 Why choose the dwarf Iris 'Alida'?

✅ Very early flowering , from the end of winter
✅ Delicate sky blue color , bright and soothing
✅ Ideal for rockeries, low pots and naturalization
✅ Very rustic, faithful, easy and elegant

✨ Set the tone for spring with the Dwarf Iris 'Alida' , offered by Van Noort — a miniature flower full of light, to be enjoyed from the first sunny days. ✨

🌿 Pair with small early bulbs or gray-green foliage for a fresh and natural ambiance. 😊