Description

🌷 Dwarf Iris ‘Blue Planet’ – 10 Bulbs

Welcome the spring season with the delicate flowers of Dwarf Iris ‘Blue Planet’. Its pale pastel-blue blooms feature bright yellow markings above narrow green leaves. This compact iris is lovely planted in groups in pots, rock gardens or along border edges.

🌼 At a Glance

• Flower colour: Pale pastel blue with yellow markings
• Flowering season: Late winter to early spring, typically February–March; local timing may vary
• Height: Approximately 15–20cm
• Position: Full sun
• Ideal for: Pots, rock gardens, border edges and gravel gardens
• Pack contents: 10 bulbs
• Care level: Easy to moderate, with excellent drainage

🪴 Planting Instructions

• When to plant: Autumn, once the weather and soil begin to cool
• Planting depth: Approximately 10cm deep, measured from the soil surface to the base of the bulb; follow packet instructions where provided.
• Spacing: Approximately 5–8cm apart
• Soil: Well-drained soil. For pots, use a free-draining potting mix with added horticultural grit 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. Reduce watering as the foliage yellows, keeping dormant bulbs relatively dry during summer.

☀️ Light & Position

Choose a sunny position with excellent drainage. Place pots where you can enjoy the small flowers up close, while protecting them from excessive winter rain.

🌿 Feeding

Apply a potassium-rich liquid fertilizer after flowering while the foliage remains green, following the product instructions. Stop feeding as the leaves begin to yellow.

🍃 After Flowering

Allow the leaves to continue growing after the flowers fade—they may become noticeably taller. Leave them until they have completely yellowed and dried before removing them.

Bulbs can remain planted in suitable conditions, although repeat flowering is less reliable where drainage is poor. Small offsets may take several seasons to reach flowering size.

🇲🇹 Local Growing Tips

Plant during cooler autumn weather and avoid areas that receive frequent summer irrigation. Pots are useful where garden soil holds too much winter rain.

Flowering and return performance may vary in Malta’s mild winters. Check the supplier’s instructions for any specific cooling requirements.

🐕🐈 Pet Safety

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