All Aflutter™ Iris Blend
Iris reticulata
Specifications
It’s earliest spring. The air is crisp, the breeze cold. Somehow, though, you have an ankle-deep gathering of butterflies in the garden. Now you remember: The little irises you planted last fall. Magic! Introduced 2024
Deer and Rodent Resistant
| Item # | 6401 |
| Height | 4—6 inches |
| Sunlight | Full (6+ hours sun per day) |
| Soil | Well drained |
| Flower Color | Blue, Indigo, Plum, and White |
| Blend % | 4 varieties |
| Bulb Size |
6cm+ ?
Bulb size is determined by the circumference around the largest part of the bulb. Colorblends only delivers top size bulbs. Large bulbs produce more or larger flowers than small bulbs.
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| USDA Zones |
3a—8b ?
Hardy in USDA zones 3a to 8b in the South or 10b on the West Coast. Prechill in zones 7b and warmer in the South, Southwest, and California.
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| Bloom Time | Very Early |
- early
- mid
- late
Delivery & Planting Times
Spring-flowering bulbs must be planted in the fall. They need cool soil to make roots before the onset of winter. Cool fall weather arrives at different times from north to south and from high elevations to low.
Please note that the temperature of the soil lags behind the air temperature. You can generally plant later than the windows provided in this map. As long as the ground is not frozen, you can still plant.
All Aflutter™ Iris Blend
Iris reticulata
It’s earliest spring. The air is crisp, the breeze cold. Somehow, though, you have an ankle-deep gathering of butterflies in the garden. Now you remember: The little irises you planted last fall. Magic! Introduced 2024
Deer and Rodent Resistant
| Item # | 6401 |
| Height | 4—6 inches |
| Sunlight | Full (6+ hours sun per day) |
| Soil | Well drained |
| Flower Color | Blue, Indigo, Plum, and White |
| Blend % | 4 varieties |
| Bulb Size |
6cm+ ?
Bulb size is determined by the circumference around the largest part of the bulb. Colorblends only delivers top size bulbs. Large bulbs produce more or larger flowers than small bulbs.
|
| USDA Zones |
3a—8b ?
Hardy in USDA zones 3a to 8b in the South or 10b on the West Coast. Prechill in zones 7b and warmer in the South, Southwest, and California.
|
| Bloom Time | Very Early |
- early
- mid
- late
Bulb Calculator
To find the number of bulbs you need, enter the square footage of the planting area in the box below.
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Density
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Bulbs Needed
When to Plant
Spring-flowering bulbs must be planted in the fall. They need cool soil to make roots before the onset of winter. Cool fall weather arrives at different times from north to south and from high elevations to low.
Please note that the temperature of the soil lags behind the air temperature. You can generally plant later than the windows provided in this map. As long as the ground is not frozen, you can still plant.
Planting Instructions
Iris reticulata requires well-drained soil and full sun, and it likes to be dry in summer. The bulbs perform best if planted with points up. After bloom, the narrow, grasslike foliage elongates, eventually standing 12–14 inches tall. It collapses and disappears by early summer.
| Depth of Planting Hole | 3 inches |
| Spacing | 2 inches apart |
Planting Instructions
Iris reticulata requires well-drained soil and full sun, and it likes to be dry in summer. The bulbs perform best if planted with points up. After bloom, the narrow, grasslike foliage elongates, eventually standing 12–14 inches tall. It collapses and disappears by early summer.
| Depth of Planting Hole | 3 inches |
| Spacing | 2 inches apart |
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