Description

🌷 Dutch Iris ‘Eye of the Tiger’ – 8 Bulbs

Add rich, dramatic colour to your garden with Dutch Iris ‘Eye of the Tiger’. Its deep purple upper petals contrast with bronze-purple lower petals, darker veins and a bright golden-yellow marking. Plant in groups in borders or pots, or enjoy the elegant blooms as cut flowers.

🌼 At a Glance

• Flower colour: Deep purple and bronze-purple with golden-yellow markings
• Flowering season: Late spring to early summer; local timing may vary
• Height: Approximately 50–60cm
• Position: Full sun
• Ideal for: Borders, garden beds, pots and cut flowers
• Pack contents: 8 bulbs
• Care level: Easy, with good drainage

🪴 Planting Instructions

• When to plant: Autumn, once the weather and soil begin to cool
• Planting depth: Approximately 10cm deep, following the packet instructions
• Spacing: Approximately 10cm apart
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil. For pots, use a free-draining potting mix and a container with drainage holes.
• Planting method: Place bulbs with their pointed ends facing upwards, cover with soil and water if dry. Plant in groups for a fuller display.

💧 Watering

Keep the soil lightly moist during active growth and flowering, without allowing it to become waterlogged. Continue watering as needed while the leaves remain green after flowering. Reduce watering as the foliage yellows, keeping dormant bulbs relatively dry during summer.

☀️ Light & Position

Choose a sunny position with good drainage and some shelter from strong winds. In Malta, avoid placing pots against walls that become extremely hot during late spring.

🌿 Feeding

Apply a potassium-rich liquid fertilizer during active growth, following the product instructions. Continue while the foliage remains green after flowering, then stop as it begins to yellow.

🍃 After Flowering

Remove faded flower stems if desired, leaving the leaves intact. Allow the foliage to yellow and dry naturally before removing it.

Bulbs can remain planted where drainage is good and summers are relatively dry. Divide crowded clumps during dormancy when needed.

🇲🇹 Local Growing Tips

Autumn planting allows the bulbs to establish during Malta’s cooler months. Avoid areas that stay wet after winter rain or receive frequent summer irrigation.

Dutch irises grow from bulbs, so plant them below the soil surface rather than leaving them exposed like bearded iris rhizomes.

🐕🐈 Pet Safety

Toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Keep plants and bulbs away from pets that chew plants or dig in the soil.