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Transform Your Garden with Iris Metallic Mixture Bulbs

Bring a dazzling display of colour to your garden with this 100-pack of Iris Metallic Mixture bulbs. Irises are renowned for their architectural blooms and striking palette, featuring a mix of rich shades, bicolour highlights, and elegant picotees. Perfect for gardeners seeking reliable, perennial beauty year after year.

• Botanical Profile: Iris species are hardy perennials, known for their sword-like foliage and showy flowers. This mixture offers a diverse range of colours and forms, flowering from mid-spring through early summer.
• Growth Habit: Each plant reaches up to 45cm (18") in height with a 10cm (4") spread, making them ideal for borders, rockeries, or patio containers.
• Flowering Period: Expect vibrant blooms from mid-spring to early summer, providing a reliable splash of colour when many other plants are just emerging.

Growing Guide

• Planting Time: Plant bulbs between autumn and early spring for best results.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Irises thrive in neutral to slightly acidic conditions (pH 6.0–7.0).
• Light: Choose a spot in full sun or partial shade to encourage robust flowering.
• Watering: Water well after planting and keep soil moist but not waterlogged during the growing season.
• Hardiness: Hardy in most UK regions (USDA zones 5–9), withstanding typical British winters.

Care & Maintenance

• Deadhead spent flowers to prolong the display and prevent seed formation.
• Divide clumps every 3–4 years in late summer to maintain vigour.
• Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring as growth begins.

Design Ideas & Companions

• Mix with spring-flowering bulbs like tulips and daffodils for a layered effect.
• Pair with low-growing perennials such as Geranium or Heuchera for contrast.
• Perfect for cutting gardens—bring colour indoors with freshly cut stems.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant these bulbs?
  Plant between autumn and early spring for optimal flowering.
• How tall do the irises grow?
  They reach up to 45cm (18") in height with a 10cm (4") spread.
• Do they come back every year?
  Yes, these are perennial bulbs that return reliably each spring.